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confidential
private or secret
ethics
dealing with what is good or bad, determining moral duty and obligation
informatics
study of information processing, computer science
informed consent
agreement to surgical or medical treatment with knowledge of the facts and risks involved with the treatment and alternatives
jurisprudent
understanding the science or philosophy of law, especially pertaining to a particular industry
legal
deriving authority from or founded on law
liable
legally responsible
libel
communication something untruthful and harmful about another person IN WRITING
malpractice
failure of professional skill or learning that results in injury loss or damage
moral
relating to principles of right and wrong
negligence
failure to execute the care that a reasonable (prudent) person exercises
slander
VERBALLY communicating something untruthful and harmful about another person
telehealth
use of technology to deliver health-related services and information, including telemedicine
telemedicine
use of telecommunications technology to provide, improve, or make health care services faster
abandonment
neglecting a patient or client under and in need of immediate professional care, without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of such care
assault
a threat or an attempt to injure another person in an illegal manner
battery
unlawful touching of another person without consent, with or without injury
breach
breaking the law, an obligation, or the terms of a contract
civil law
defines the legal relationships between individuals
common law
unwritten law; customs that may have authority or have been established by prior court decisions
conduct
behavior or a person’s actions
consent
permission granted by a person voluntarily and in sounds mind; written consent is most easily proved
crime
performing an act that is forbidden or omitting a duty required by public law, making the offender liable for the action
criminal law
defined the legal obligation between an individual and the state or society
duty of care
by law, health care workers must perform services in a manner that meets common standards of practice
ethics
standards of behavior and practice that are established by a professional organization for its members
felony
a serious crime for which the penalty is imprisonment for more than 1 year
ideal
standard of perfection or excellence
illegal restraint
holding or detaining a person against his or her will
invasion of privacy
unlawfully making known to the public any private or personal information without the consent of the wronged person
licensure
authorization by the state to perform the functions of an occupation for which educational and examination standards are specified
litigation
a lawful or legal action
misdemeanors
crimes that are less serious than felonies and result in imprisonment for less than 1 year
privileged communication
personal or private information relating to the care given by health care personnel
reasonable care
services given in a manner appropriate to the level of education and experience of the health care worker
statutory law
law established by the legislative branch of government that determines what is legal
tort
civil wrong
unethical
action that does not represent ideal behavior but might not be illegal
value system
ideals and thoughts that determine what is considered worthwhile or meaningful, right or wrong
will
written document that allows a person to distribute property after death
What is the most liable area for healthcare?
charting
What is a healthcare chart?
a legal record of care given to a client, must be precise, clear, and concise
What are some examples of advanced (legal) directives?
living will, organ donation, DNR, healthcare proxy, autopsy, power of attorney
What does the internal review board do?
review professional and ethical conduct in a facility to see if they stay in scope of practice
Informed consent includes:
description of treatment
description of alternatives
risks, benefits, and unknown factors of alternatives
patient questions
assessment of patient understanding
agreement by patient for procedure
What is the importance of HIPPA specific to this chapter?
protect patient information
federal law passed in 1996 by Congress
reduce overhead cost to ensure a patient with preexisting condition is still covered if insurance changes
scope of practice
the limits set by each state of what each health care professional can do
Patient’s Bill of Right
the patient has a right to confidentiality and personal privacy
the patient has a right to quality care without mistreatment, neglect, or abuse
the patient has a right to voice grievances without fear of retaliation
the patient’s personal possessions must be cared for and kept secure while care is being given
healthcare proxy
legally binding document to allow you to appoint 2 people to speak on your medical behalf if you are unable to
What are some ways to demonstrate ethical behavior?
promote wellness
preserve life
provide adequate and continuous care for all patients
know and do not exceed the limits of practice
maintain competence by continuing education
practice jurisprudence
What are some ways to demonstrate unethical behavior?
disrespecting a patient’s religion
assault
libel
slander
malpractice
