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chapter 19 key terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accepted standard of care | the level of care a reasonably skilled healthcare is expected to provide. |
| administrative law | rules and regulations created by government agencies to enforce laws |
| assult | threatening to harm someone or making them fear unwanted physical contact |
| battery | intentionally touching someone or treating someone without their consent |
| case law | law established through decision made by courts |
| civil action | a legal case involving a dispute between individuals or organizations |
| criminal action | a legal case in which someone is accused of breaking criminal law |
| damages | money awarded to someone to compensate for harm or loss |
| dereliction | failure to perform a required duty or responsibility |
| event report | a document describing an unusual event , accident or incident in a healthcare setting |
| liability insurance | insurance that helps cover cost if is held legally responsible for harm |
| liable | legally responsible for action, injury or loss |
| malpractice | professional negligence that causes harm to a patient |
| negligence | failure to provide the reasonable care expected, resulting in harm to someone |
| out of court settlement | an agreement that solves a legal dispute without going to trial |
| plaintiff | the person who brings the lawsuit against another person or organization |
| private law | law that deals with relationships and disputes between a person or organizations |
| protected health information | individual identifiable patient health information that is protected by privacy laws |
| public law | law that deals with relationships between individuals and the gov |
| scope of practice | the duties and procedures that a healthcare worker is legally allowed and trained to perform |
| statutory law | laws written and passed by a legislative body |
| tort | a civil wrong that causes harm or loss may result in legal responsibility |