Questions and Answers
What is defamation?
What example illustrates battery?
A physical therapist treats a child without parental consent.
What is libel?
When a dentist writes a letter to a newspaper editor claiming that a patient is a big baby and never pays his bills.
False ___ can be charged if a patient is restrained without proper authorization.
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What is a tort?
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Informed ___ is permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind.
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Malpractice is often described as bad ___ or professional negligence.
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What is an example of verbal abuse in healthcare?
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What is an example of slander?
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What constitutes abuse in a healthcare setting?
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What is invasion of privacy?
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What is an example of malpractice?
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What defines assault?
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What is an example of negligence?
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What type of informed consent is required for major surgery?
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Negligence occurs when care that is ___ expected is not given.
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Study Notes
Legal Terms in Healthcare
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Defamation: Involves false statements that harm an individual's reputation, potentially leading to legal action.
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Battery: Can occur when medical professionals treat a patient, like a child, without obtaining parental consent, constituting unauthorized physical contact.
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Libel: A written form of defamation, exemplified by a dentist publicly criticizing a patient in a newspaper without justification.
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Imprisonment: False imprisonment is legally charged when a patient is inappropriately restrained without proper authorization.
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Tort: Refers to a wrongful act or infringement of a right, leading to civil legal liability, but does not involve breach of contract.
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Consent: Informed consent is the voluntary permission granted by a mentally competent individual, crucial in medical procedures.
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Malpractice: Describes professional negligence, often demonstrated through improper medical care, such as a doctor causing harm during a procedure.
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Verbal Abuse: Occurs when healthcare workers communicate inappropriately, such as shouting or swearing at patients, contributing to a harmful environment.
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Slander: A form of verbal defamation where false statements about an individual, such as a negative rumor about a celebrity, can lead to legal repercussions.
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Abuse: Encompasses acts that inflict physical harm, pain, or psychological distress on patients, violating ethical standards in care.
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Invasion of Privacy: Involves the unnecessary exposure of a patient's private information, highlighting the need for confidentiality in healthcare settings.
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Written Consent: Required for major surgical procedures, ensuring that patients are fully informed about risks and treatments before consenting.
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Assault: Includes any act that threatens or attempts to injure another person, creating a potential for legal charges in healthcare contexts.
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Negligence: Occurs when healthcare providers fail to exercise the expected standard of care, such as a nursing assistant causing burns by using excessively hot water.
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Normal Standard of Care: Negligence is determined based on the care that is typically expected in healthcare settings; failure to meet this standard may result in legal repercussions.
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Test your knowledge of legal terminology with this crossword puzzle flashcard set. Learn the definitions of important legal terms such as defamation, battery, and libel while enhancing your understanding of legal concepts. Perfect for law students or anyone interested in legal studies.
