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what are the 4 C's of malpractice prevention caring, communication, competence, charting
caring show interest in the patients condition and report all comments to physicians.
communication communicated clearly, respectfully, and accuratly
competence maintain and constantly update your knowledge and skills
charting written documentation, is legal proof. document all patient care thoroughly and accuretly.
quality of care/quality assurance a program of measures taken by health care providers and practitioners to uphold the quality of patient care
why do patients sue incorrect treatment/diagnosis, abnormal injury or treatment during surgery, given wrong medication, not given correct after-care instructions, no informed consent.
what is professional liability insurance cost for defending a medical malpractice lawsuit can be high, liability insurance may be purchased to cover the cost up to the limits of the policy.
effective ways to communicate with patients set aside time of day to call back patients, thoroughly explain illnesses and treatment options, refrain from overlt optimistic statements.
what types of defense may be used in medical malpractice lawsuit technical defense, true emergency existed,
what purpose does risk management serve taking the steps to minimize danger, hazards, and liability.
what are the 5 C's of entries in medical records Concise(straight to the point) complete and objective, clear and legibly written, correct, chronologically ordered.
list the steps of accepted manner for correcting errors in a paper medical record draw a line through incorrect info, write in correct info, sign or initial, date, and time entry, if possible have a witness also sign
who owns a persons medical records records themself are owned by the facility that created them, the patient owns the information they contain.
routine reasons in which medical records are released insurance claims, transfer to another physician, use in a court of law
what information does the patient need to give informed consent proposed modes of treatment, why the treatment is necessary, risks involved, available alternatives, risk of alternatives, risk involved if treatment is refused
who cannot give informed consent persons who speak fpreign language
when do good Samaritan laws protect health care practitioners who stop to help in emergencies good faith, within the scope of their training and knowledge, due care under the circumstances, do not bill for their services.
benefits of health information technology track data over time, easily identify which patients are due for preventive screenings or check-ups, monitor and improve overall quality of care within the practice.
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