Healthcare Laws and Ethics

Question 1

Medical Ethics

Answer 1

concerned with whether actions are right or wrong

Question 2

Medical law

Answer 2

focuses on whether actions are legal or illegal

Question 3

Values

Answer 3

Concepts, ideas, and beliefs that are important and meaningful to a person

Question 4

Physical invasion

Answer 4

occurs when a healthcare worker does not protect the modesty of a
patient

Question 5

Informational invasion

Answer 5

occurs when a worker reveals a patient’s personal information without the patient’s consent

Question 6

Patients’ Bill of Rights

Answer 6

a list of guarantees for those receiving medical care (The Affordable Care Act of 2010)

Question 7

Ombudsman

Answer 7

Ensures that patients are not abused and that their legal rights are protected

Question 8

advance directive

Answer 8

patient gives instructions about healthcare decisions for when he or she is incapacitated

Question 9

Do not resuscitate (DNR)

Answer 9

states that CPR or other advanced cardiac life support should not be performed if a patient stops breathing or a patient’s heart stops

Question 10

durable power of attorney

Answer 10

grants another person the authority to make legal decisions for you

Question 11

guardian

Answer 11

person appointed by a court to make decisions to protect the interests of a patient who is mentally or physically incapacitated

Question 12

emancipated minor

Answer 12

a person under 18 years of age who is financially and legally responsible for herself or himself

Question 13

Duty of care

Answer 13

a legal obligation for healthcare personnel to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to a patient

Question 14

Negligence

Answer 14

performing an act that a reasonable person would not have done; failing to provide reasonable care

Question 15

Good Samaritan laws

Answer 15

protect people from legal action after they have given free emergency
medical aid while using reasonable care

Question 16

Reasonable care

Answer 16

legal protection for the healthcare worker if it can be proven that the worker acted reasonably as compared to other members of the profession in a same or similar situation

Question 17

Arbitration

Answer 17

method of resolving disputes outside the courtroom; protects the healthcare facility from a costly trial if something goes wrong; patients are often asked to sign arbitration agreements before care is provided

Question 18

Medical Malpractice

Answer 18

any misconduct or lack of skill that results in patient injury

Question 19

Assault

Answer 19

occurs when your words or actions make another person fear that he
may be harmed

Question 20

Battery

Answer 20

refers to touching a person without permission

Question 21

Defamation

Answer 21

the act of damaging someone’s good name or reputation

Question 22

slander

Answer 22

verbal defamation

Question 23

libel

Answer 23

written defamation

Question 24

Abuse

Answer 24

any action that results in physical or mental harm

Question 25

Types of Abuse

Answer 25

– Physical abuse – Psychological abuse – Verbal abuse – Sexual abuse

Question 26

Statute of Limitations

Answer 26

The amount of time during which legal action can be taken about a matter

Question 27

Scope of Practice

Answer 27

Includes all of the skills that a healthcare worker is trained for and allowed to use

Question 28

Confidentiality

Answer 28

the practice of allowing only certain individuals the right to access information

Question 29

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer 29

sets national standards to protect individuals’ medical records; gives patients rights regarding their health information, including the right to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections

Question 30

Exceptions for Releasing Information

Answer 30

– Authorities or courts may order the release of certain information – A patient may be at risk for immediate harm that can be prevented by releasing information

Question 31

Informed consent

Answer 31

A form that explains the benefits and risks of a procedure or treatment plan

Question 32

Sexual Harassment

Answer 32

Unwanted sexual advances and other forms of offensive sexual behavior

Question 33

Discrimination

Answer 33

the act of unfairly treating a person or a group of people differently from others