click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Med Law Unit 3
Med Law Unit 3 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do we made a correction in a patient's chart? | One line through Initial Date Write "error" Write the correction |
| In which cases can medical records be released to a 3rd party without permission? | Worker's Comp Emergency |
| The law that effectively waives consent in medical emergencies: | The Good Samaritan Act |
| Under the doctrine of professional discretion a doctor may do this: | Refuse to show certain notes to a patient |
| Who cannot give consent? (4) | Minors, Mentally Challenged, Language Barriers, Under the Influence |
| What mandates certain standards for electronic transmission and storage of healthcare information: | HIPAA |
| Who determines the time frame for retention of medical records: | State Statutes |
| The legal basis for a patient's permission for medical treatment: | Doctrine of Informed Consent |
| The medical record belongs to: | The Facility |
| The medical information belongs to: | The Patient |
| 6 components that are to be introduced in informed consent: | Proposed modes of treatment Why treatment is necessary Risk involved in the proposed treatment Available alternative treatments Risk of alternative treatments Risk if treatment is refused |
| 5 Cs to follow when entering medical records: | Concise Complete & Objective Clear & Legible Correct Chronologically ordered |
| What are some barriers with informed consent? | Religion Diversity Language Comprehension |
| Code sets must be uniform throughout the country? T/F | True |
| When is the FDA entitled to PHI? (3) | Safety Issue Product Recall Adverse events related to drugs |
| What are the responsibilities of the privacy officer? | Train employees Help develop notice of privacy practice Must know HIPAA very well |
| Who must sign a NPP? | Patient or Parent/Guardian |