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Tort
a wrong that is committed against a person or the person's property
Slander
making false statements verbally about a person
Neglect
the failure to provide necessary care to prevent discomfort or pain, avoid harm, or prevent mental anguish.
Battery
touching a person's body without their consent
Abandonment
the act of leaving, including walking off the premises, deserting or neglecting a patient.
Standard of care
the skills, care, and judgments required by a health team member under similar conditions
Malpractice
Negligence by a professional person
HIPAA
a federal law passed in 1996 that restricts use and disclosure of patient information, and requires health care facilities to be responsible for protecting protected health information.
Informed consent
permission that is granted after full disclosure of facts are presented
Libel
writing untrue matter that hurts an individual or a group
False Imprisonment
unlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of movement
Assault
intentionally attempting or threatening to touch another person's body without permission
Prejudice
making judgments and having views and opinions before knowing the facts
Ethics
the knowledge of what is right behavior and wrong behavior
Harassment
any verbal or physical abuse of a person because of race, religion, age, gender, or disability
