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A __________ between two or more parties is a contract.
A __________ between two or more parties is a contract.
agreement
Which of the following terms refers to wrongful acts that do not involve contracts?
Which of the following terms refers to wrongful acts that do not involve contracts?
What is the difference between slander and libel?
What is the difference between slander and libel?
Slander is spoken defamation, while libel is written defamation.
What are the three parts of a contract?
What are the three parts of a contract?
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What are examples of individuals who have legal disabilities?
What are examples of individuals who have legal disabilities?
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What legal mandate must be followed when a contract is explained to a non-English speaking individual?
What legal mandate must be followed when a contract is explained to a non-English speaking individual?
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Who is responsible for the actions of an agent?
Who is responsible for the actions of an agent?
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What rights do patients have in regard to their health care records?
What rights do patients have in regard to their health care records?
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What should you do if you make an error while recording information on health care records?
What should you do if you make an error while recording information on health care records?
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What are privileged communications?
What are privileged communications?
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What is required before privileged communications can be shared?
What is required before privileged communications can be shared?
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Which of the following information is exempt by law and not considered privileged?
Which of the following information is exempt by law and not considered privileged?
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Who owns health care records?
Who owns health care records?
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What are ethics?
What are ethics?
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What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act?
What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act?
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What does a DNR order mean?
What does a DNR order mean?
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Match each advance directive to its purpose:
Match each advance directive to its purpose:
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List three ways health care facilities create safeguards to maintain computer confidentiality.
List three ways health care facilities create safeguards to maintain computer confidentiality.
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What are three advantages associated with a health information exchange?
What are three advantages associated with a health information exchange?
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Identify five rights provided by the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
Identify five rights provided by the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
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What is the name of the act that guarantees certain rights to residents in long-term care facilities?
What is the name of the act that guarantees certain rights to residents in long-term care facilities?
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What information must be on the authorization form for the release of patient information?
What information must be on the authorization form for the release of patient information?
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List three examples of information that is exempt by law and not considered privileged.
List three examples of information that is exempt by law and not considered privileged.
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Study Notes
Legal Concepts
- Contract: Agreement between two or more parties, essential for establishing legal obligations.
- Torts: Wrongful acts not involving contracts, such as malpractice and negligence.
- Defamation: False statements damaging a person's reputation; can be slander (spoken) or libel (written).
- Legal Capacity: Individuals must have the legal capacity to enter contracts; legal disability includes minors or mentally incompetent individuals.
Legal Distinctions
- Criminal Law: Addresses behaviors classified as crime, focusing on offenses against individuals or society.
- Civil Law: Governs legal relationships between individuals and protects rights.
Examples of Legal Actions
- Malpractice: Failure of a physician to administer necessary medical treatment, such as a tetanus shot.
- Negligence: Incidents, like patient falls, due to unsafe practices (e.g., side rails left down).
- Assault and Battery: Performing medical procedures without patient consent.
Communication and Contracts
- Preferred Communication: All patient information must remain confidential unless consent specifies otherwise.
- Contract Components: Essential elements include Offer, Acceptance, and Consideration.
- Implied vs. Expressed Contracts: Implied contracts understand obligations without verbal agreement; expressed contracts clearly state terms.
Patient Rights and Privileges
- Privileged Communications: Confidential information shared by patients with healthcare personnel must not be disclosed without consent.
- Patient Ownership: Healthcare providers own health records, but patients have rights to access copies of their records.
- Error Handling: Recording errors should be crossed out with a single line, and the correct information should be added.
Ethical Responsibilities
- Ethics: Set principles governing right and wrong, impacting healthcare decisions and interactions.
- Reporting Duties: Healthcare workers must report any observed abuse or unethical behavior and inform supervisors of critical patient situations.
Confidentiality and Security
- Computer Safeguards: Healthcare facilities utilize codes, passwords, and monitoring to protect patient information.
- Health Information Exchange Advantages: Facilitates research, enables quick access to records, and promotes coordinated care.
Legal Frameworks and Acts
- HIPAA: Establishes federal protections for the privacy of health records.
- Consumer Bill of Rights: Ensures various patient rights, such as receiving respectful care and maintaining privacy.
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Grants rights like coverage until age 26 and prevents lifetime limits on insurance.
Advance Directives
- Living Will: Allows patients to express their wishes regarding medical treatments they do or do not want.
- Durable Power of Attorney: Permits an individual to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if incapacitated.
Identification and Professionalism
- Patient Identification: Can be ensured through identification bands, verbal confirmation of the patient's name, and scanning of ID bands.
- Professional Standards: Healthcare workers must recognize their qualifications and respect patient autonomy in treatment decisions.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
- DNR Meaning: A directive stating that no resuscitative measures, like CPR, should be taken after a patient's death.
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Test your knowledge on fundamental legal concepts, including contracts, torts, and defamation. This quiz also covers critical distinctions between criminal and civil law, along with examples of legal actions such as negligence and malpractice. Perfect for law students and anyone interested in legal principles!