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chapter 2

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define fraud   knowingly or unknowingly concealing the truth  
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what are the three branches of government   executive branch, legislative branch,  
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what are the two main branches that categorize laws   public law and civil laws  
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define malpractice   an action by a professional health care worker that has harmed a pt  
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what is a tort law   governs the righting's of wrongs or injuries suffered because of someone else's wrong doings  
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what are the four subgrounds that divide the public law   criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, and international law  
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what are the four primary reasons for the rise in malpractice claims   scientific advances, unrealistic expectations, economic factors and poor communication  
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what is unrealistic expectations   when a pt expects a miracle cures but didn't happen as expected so they sue  
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what is economic factors   some pt sue only because its an easy was to get free money  
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what are the two types of contracts   implied contracts and express contracts  
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what is implied contract   are not written but are assumed by the actions of the parties  
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what is express contract   written or oral consist of specific detail  
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what are some reasons for a physician to terminate a pt   pt doesn't come to appointments, pt has low bank accounts, pt is noncompliant with treatment  
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when a physician sends s termination letter what does it include   reason for action, termination date at 30 days, statement saying there medical records will be transferred  
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what is implied consent   if a pt is in a life threatening situation it is implied that the pt would give consent  
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what is informed consent referred too   express consent  
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what is informed consent   is the pt right to know every possible benefit, risk, or alternative to the suggested treatment  
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what does a consent form include   name of procedure, name of physician, any risks, pt signature , alternatives to the procedure  
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what are some reasons not to ask a pt to sign a consent form   if they don't understand the procedure, has unanswered questions or is unable to read the consent form  
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what is emancipated minor   under the age of majority but is either married or self supporting and is responsible for there wages.  
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what deaths are reported to the medical examiner   death of unknown cause, death from violence, death within 24 hours of hospital admission  
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what records does the state keep   birth records, stillbirth reports, death certificates  
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what is the plaintiff   the one the believes a mistake has been made  
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what is a defendant   is the one that made the mistake  
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define assault   a threat or attempt to touch another person  
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define battery   touching a person without consent  
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what is intentional tort   act that takes place with malice and with the intent of causing harm  
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what are three types of awards for damages   nominal, actual, punitive  
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  false statement about a persons reputation  
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libel   is a written statement  
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slander   a oral statement  
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what is the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination   federal law that was passed to protect against employment discrimination  
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patient navigation   trained individuals who assist pt  
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confidentiality   not sharing information of pt to anyone  
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what are MA responsible for   protecting pt confidentiality, following state laws and being honest  
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what does PSDA stand for   Patient self determination act  
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what is PSDA   gave all hospitalized pt right to make health care decision  
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what is advance directive   statement of pt medical wishes  
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what is the civil rights act   regulations forbid discrimination  
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what is fair labor standards act    
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