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OATH OF HIPPOCRATES
FIRST STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS
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MEDICAL ETHICS
MORAL PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
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MEDICAL ETIQUETTE
CODE OF CONDUCT, COURTESY, AND MANNERS CUSTOMARY IN THE MED. PROFESSION
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BIOETHICS
BRANCH OF ETHICS CONCERNING MORAL ISSUES, QUESTIONS, AND PROBLEMS THAT ARISE IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
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PRIVILEDGE INFORMATION
INFORMATION IN A MEDICAL RECORD
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PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL ETHICS
MODERN CODE OF ETHICS
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WHAT DOES HIPAA STAND FOR?
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
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WHAT ARE THE 3 ITEMS A ONE- TIME SIGNED CONSENT FORM COVERS?
- 1. TREATMENT
- 2. PAYMENT
- 3. ROUTINE HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS
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WHAT FORM MUST BE OBTAIN FOR USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONSENT FORM?
AUTHORIZATION FORM
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Information about a patient's past, present, or future health condition that contains personal identifying data is called _____?
(PHI) Protected Health Information
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What does the privacy rule provide
- 1.It provides a strong federal protection for the privacy of patients without interferring with the quality of health care or its access.
- 2. Gives patients more control over their health information
- 3. Violators are subjected to a fine or imprisoned
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State the definition of compliance plan
- A written document that includes:
- 1. Office policies and procedures
- 2. Rules to follow
- 3. Practice standards
- 4. Compliance officer
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What is the common term for litigation?
lawsuit
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The phrase used today for medical malpractice is
Medical professional liability
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Name 2 types of medical professional liabilty insurance
- 1.Claims incurred
- 2. Claims made
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A physician is legally responsible for any act you perform while in his employ.
Respondeat superior- "Let the master answer" also known as Vicarious liabilty
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Define tort
a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another's person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation.
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Malfeasance
wrongful treatment of the patient
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Misfeasance
lawful treatment done in the wrong way
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Nonfeasance
failure of the physician to do anything
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Malpractice
carelessness or negligence by a professional person
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Criminal negligence
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; being indefferent to an injury that could occur
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Name the 3 pricipal defenses in a malpractice lawsuit
- 1. Contributory negligence
- 2.Assumption of risk
- 3.Statue of limitation
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Name 3 alternatives to the litigation process
- • Screening panel
- – Issue advisory opinions
- – Cannot legally bar litigation
- • Arbitration
- – Waive right to a court trial
- – Can be legally binding
- • No-Fault Insurance
- – Compensation without regard to fault
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Name 3 types of bonding
- 1. Position- scheduling bonding
- 2. Blanket- position bonding
- 3. Personal bonding
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Name 3 circumstances in which a minor may become emancipated
- 1. A parent ( even if not married)
- 2. On active duty in the military service
- 3. Living apart from parents and managing their own financial affairs
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Define Subpoena
- • Definition: “under penalty”
- • Court order for a witness to give testimony – Expert testimony
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Subpoena duces tecum
- – “Under penalty you shall bring with you”
- – Court order for the witness (physician) to bring the medical record
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