MOD G UNIT 3 THEORY

Ethical standards concerning moral rights and wrongs established by the profession is administered by who?

The Code Of Ethics sets forth principles of moral conduct to make sure the medical staff provides what?

What are 3 requirements of organ & tissue donation according to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act passed in 1968?

If incapacitated, this gives pts legal options for refusing or accepting treatment.

What does HIPAA (Health Insurance Portablility and Accountability Act provide?

What law deals with the offenses against all citizens?

Which law covers violations for:
malpractice
Defamation
Libel
Slander
Assault
Battery

Negligent injury during the course of professional duties

To attack the reputation of a person or group

Written statement of defamation

Spoken statement of defamation

Deliberate attempt or threat to touch without consent

Unauthorized touching of another person

What are the 3 parts of a Physician - Patient Contract?

What is the primary cause of malpractice suits?

What are the 3 main reasons listed for negligence?

What is the French words for "The thing speaks for itself"

What is the term for "Let the master answer"

Who is held responsible if the MA does not obtain a consent prior to a patient having surgery is not signed?

What protects a physician who provides emergency care from liablility for damages

What is the french term for a request to appear in court with patient records?

What is a law that designates a specific limit of time during which a claim may be filed in malpractice suits or in the collection of bills?

What are legal documents that are important to keep accurate and up to date and may be used for research into certain illnesses or forms of treatment

Who owns Patient records?

What right does the patient have in regards to their medical records

What must you receive before divulging patient information

Where should you file the signed authorization for release of information?