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A legal document that allows an individual to stata what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life
Living will
Writing threats or abusive statements is an example of: _____ abuse
Verbla
A false written statement that causes damage to someone's reputation
Libel
A tort is
An wrongful act against someone not involving a contract
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks involved have been explained:
Informed consent
Principles referring to what is morally right or wrong
Ethics
If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization/justification, it can lead to
False Imprisonment
Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in injury to the other person
Negligence
Any care that results in physical harm, pain or mental anguish can lead to an _______ charge
Abuse
If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for
Malpractice
If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without the patient's written consent, this can be
Invasion of privacy
Poor hygiene, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, unexplained bruises or fractures can all be signs of
Abuse
OBRA stands for
Omnibus reconciliation act (of 1987)
Who can be designated as a health care agent or surrogate?
Family member, friend, or court appointed person/lawyer (really anyone)
What is a DNR?
Do not resuscitate. If the person's heart and or lungs stop working, we don't try to save them.
Three types of abuse
Physical, sexual, verbal, psychological
