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25 Cards in this Set
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Malpractice
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harmful, incorrect, or negligent practice or treatment of a patient by a health care provider
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Negligence
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failure of a health care provider to perform his/her duties in a responsible manner that results in injury to a patient
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Illegal restraint
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holding a person against his/her will by using a restrictive device or other means
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Invasion of privacy
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the giving out of information about an individual or patient without his/her consent
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Liable
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to be legally responsible for failing to perform professional duties to meet the standards of care and/or causing harm or injury
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Libel
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a written statement that provides false information which can cause damage to a person’s reputation
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Contract
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an agreement between two or more parties
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Conduct
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the manner in which a person displays his/her behavior
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Consent
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the giving of one’s permission to another to perform a procedure or action
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Breach of contract
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the breaking of a promise, agreement, or contract in which parties have agreed upon
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Licensure
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legal permission to perform an occupation given by governmental agencies
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Privileged communication
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a patient’s personal information given to a health care worker that must be kept confidential
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Reasonable care
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the legal obligation of a health care worker to provide competent care according to the expected standards of practice
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Slander
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spoken misrepresentations that are proven false and can damage another’s reputation
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Assault
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the threatening or attempt to injure a person in an unlawful manner
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Battery
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the unlawful touching of another that results in injury
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Litigation
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the determining of a person’s legal rights either by a lawsuit or some form of legal action
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Civil law
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a legal relationship between individuals
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Criminal law
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legal obligations between an individual and society or state
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Felony
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a more serious crime than a misdemeanor in which the punishment is imprisonment
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Misdemeanor
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a less serious offense than a felony; may be punishable by a fine or sentencing to a local prison for less than one year
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Tort
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a civil wrongful act causing harm or injury due to the healthcare worker not performing the standard of care
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Advanced directive
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a written document that specifies if extraordinary measures are to be taken to prolong life if the patient can no longer make his/her own decision
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Living will
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a legal document prepared while a person is mentally competent that specifies what his/her wishes are regarding end-of life care
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Durable power of attorney
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a legal document that designates another person to make health care decisions in the event that the person is mentally or physically incapable of making their own
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