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Sandy is having an issue following a set of principles relating to what is right or wrong. Which legal term is this referring to?
LAW- structured rules to govern society. ( Ethics- Moral standards and behavior.)
Bill is a healthcare worker that is in court fighting a case for vandalizing and destroying the hospital lobby. Which type of law does his case fall under?
Criminal Law- crimes and the punishment. ( Civil Law-crimes and the punishment/non-criminal crimes mainly affects the healthcare field)
Malpractice, Negligence are examples of which legal term?
TORT- ( Malpractice-improper, illegal professional activity or treatment vs. Negligence- failure to take proper care)
Jane is the department gossip girl she is known to verbally spread false rumors about other staff members. Which type of defamation is she committing?
Slander- a false spoken statement ( Libel- a written false statement)
Nurse Jill is doing rounds to give medicine to all the psych patients, all the patients voluntarily takes the medicine. What type of contract is this referencing?
Implied- assumed agreement by actions but no written or verbal confirmation. ( Expressed- agreement verbally or in writing by two or more parties)
Max the millionaire was rushed to the ER after a car wreck, he is in and out of consciousness and suspected of being drunk, His lawyer came in with some legal contracts for him to sign, Can Max legally sign those contracts? and why?
NO- People with “legal disability” ( Minors/ Mentally incompetent/under the influence/ Unconscious or semiconscious people cannot enter into legal contracts.
Martha's baby is sick and she is in the ER trying to get help but she does not speak english, What must be provided for her to complete the hospital release forms?
Translator/Interpreter-To fulfill informed consent each contract as in treatment or procedures performed, it must be explained to a patient in a language.
Kerry and Cole works for Oak Bend Hospital. Kerry is the manager and Cole is her employee. Which individual is the principal and which is the agent?
Kerry is the Principal (employer) Cole is the Agent ( person working under the employer) SN Complex-OAK BEND: Principal- Kerry/Cole: Agents
What does HIPAA stand for and explain what it requires?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), requires medical records remain confidential unless the patient allows the doctor's office share.
Hank was hurt in a brawl at the park, he was taken to the ER to get medical attention. The police came in to get information on his status. Can this information be shared with police?
YES, to a certain extent his status may be shared and minor details of his care that is relevant to the incident that occured)
Who owns a patient medical records?
medical records belong to the doctor's office.
Which advanced directive ensures that patients are informed of their rights?
Patient Self Determination Act (PDSA)- healthcare facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid to provide patients with written information about their rights.
Larry has terminal brain cancer and does not what CPR preformed so he can dies with dignity. Which advance directive does he need to talk to the doctor about?
DNR- Do not resuscitate- No (CPR) if a patient's breathing stops or if the patient's heart stops beating. Must be signed before emergency.
Trey is in a coma but appointed his wife Tina to make any decisions regarding his healthcare. What is Tina considered for Trey?
Durable Power of Attorney
Which legal document will document medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you ALIVE, as well as your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation?
Living Will
Healthcare workers can NEVER be fined, sued, or lose their job for sharing any information about patients with others. TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
