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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autonomy | The right or condition of self-government. |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, US law to provide privacy standards to protect patients medical records & health info. |
| Standard of Care | Defines the type of care/service and outcome that the patient can expect from the health care encounter. |
| Slander | The action or crime of making a false accusation |
| Power of Attorney | Letter f attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some legal matter. |
| State Law | Refers to the law of each separate U.S. State. The 50 American states are separate sovereigns, with their own state constitutions. |
| Wrongful Death | An action for wrongful death may be brought for either a international or unintentional act that come injury resulting in death. |
| Statue of Limitation |