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Mod 91 Week 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abandonment | Discontinue medical care without notice to the patient. |
| Battery | Unlawful use of force on another person. |
| Implied Consent | Patient offers presumed consent. |
| Libel | Written defamation statement. |
| OPIM | Other potentially infectious materials such as bodily fluids, urine. |
| Plaintiff | Person bringing a case to court. |
| Slander | Oral defamation. |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountiability Act |
| Testimony | Declaration or response given under oath. |
| Verdict | Decision made by a jury on a case. |
| Subpoena | A written command to appear in court. |
| Appeal | A higher court reviews the decision of a lower court. |
| Defendant | Person accused of committing a crime. |
| Emancipated Minor | A self supported minor living away from home. |
| jurisdiction | Powerauthority or control over an area. |
| dx | Diagnosis |
| bx | Bioipsy |
| tx | Treatment |
| cc | Chief complaint |
| TURP | Transurethral Resection Prostate |
| Ciloxan | Antibiotic: Use to treat infections. |
| Accutane | Isotretinoin: To treat acne. |
| Coreg | Beta Blocker: Treat hypertension and to prevent heart attack. |
| Proscar | Use to treat BPH |
| Lamisil Oral | Anti Fungal: Use to treat fungal infection of finger and toe nails. |