Medical ethics and legal test review
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Tort
a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, that causes harm to a person or their property
Negligence
overlooked/did not oqueer to the person
battery
a healthcare provider performs a medical procedure without the patient’s informed consent
false imprisonment
unlawful, intentional confinement of a patient against their will,
Invasion of privacy
unauthorized disclosure or use of a patient’s confidential medical information without their consent
malpractice
professional negligence causing harm to the patient
abuse
intentional or unintentional act that causes harm or distress to another person
assault
an intentional act that causes another person to reasonably fear immediate bodily harm or offensive contact
defamation
false statement of fact about a healthcare professional that is communicated to a third party and harms their reputation
slander
act of making false and defamatory statements about a healthcare professional or institution
Libel
written or published false statement that damages a person’s reputation
What is a DNR?
a medical order instructing healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
What are the patients rights?
Right to information,right to consent,right to privacy,non discrimination,quality care,visitation,complain
What is informed consent?
when permission is granted in the knowledge of possible consequences
What are the 5 health Insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
Privacy rule, security rule, transaction and codes sets rule, unique identifiers rule. enforcement rule
What is a living will?
a written statement detailing a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent
What is a durable power of attorney?
legal document that allows a designated person to act on your behalf, and it remains valid even if you become incapacitated
What are 3 reasons to break confidentiality?
.treat of harm to the patient .to comply with a legal mandate .patient gives consent for the information to be shared
What happened in the Terry Schiavo Case?
a lengthy legal and political battle over the fate of a woman who was in a persistent vegetative state after a cardiac arrest in 1990
When does the patient have the right to withdraw their consent?
any time for any reason
Patient information can be shared with what group of people without consent
People can share it with other healthcare providers and any 3rd party provider (insurance companies)
Healthcare workers must know and follow the state laws that set standards for their profession
True