Legal and Ethical Unit Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is false imprisonment?
Unlawful restriction of movement
What is defamation of character?
False statements intended to harm reputation
What is invasion of privacy?
Violating someone’s right to be left alone
What is negligence?
An irresponsible action/inaction that results in someone else being harmed
What is a contract?
Agreement between 2 or more entities
What is an implied contract
Agreement that isn’t expressly stated
What is an expressed contract?
Agreement that is written and signed
What does HIPAA stand for and do?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, it protects patient privacy
What is an advance directive?
Legal document that directs medical procedures if you’re unable to
What is a living will?
Legal document that directs procedures to prolong life if you’re unable to
What is a medical power of attorney?
Legal document that gives someone else power to direct your medical care if you’re unable to
What are human rights?
Rights for all humans
What are civil rights?
Rights granted to all US citizens
What are client rights?
Rights that the hospital gives to its patients
What is the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?
Allows people to donate organs after death
What is the right to make a grievance?
Right to make a complaint and have it seen
What are patient responsibilities? Give two examples
Things that patients must do to receive proper care, truthfulness and patient compliance
What is liability?
Person who is at fault of causing harm
What are policies and procedures?
Policies - rules for certain parts or all of a hospital
Procedures - specific instructions for tasks
What is an anecdotal record?
Personal account of events
What is risk management?
Measures that can be taken in order to reduce risk
What is autonomy in health care?
The right to choose your treatment
What is fidelity in health care?
Informing the patient
What is beneficence in health care?
Only doing what’s good for the patient
