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20 Cards in this Set
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leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater training
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abandonment
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a DNR order
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advance directive
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the obligation not to reveal information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care, or under a subpoena, or in a court of law, or when a patient has signed a release of information
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confidentiality
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permission from the patient to receive care
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consent
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the location where a crime has been committed or place where evidence relating to crime can be found
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crime scene
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a legal document signed by the patient (usually) and physician which states patient has a terminal illness and does not wish to be resusitated
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DNR
DO Not Resusitate |
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an obligation to provide care to the patient
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duty to act
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consent given by adults of legal age and are mentally competent
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expressed consent
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a series of laws designed to provide limited legal protection for citizens and some health care personnel when providing care
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good samaritan laws
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a federal law protecting the privacy of patient information
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health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA)
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the consent a patient would give if they could but for some reason cannot
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implied consent
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being held legally responsible
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liable
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a finding of failure to act properly when there was a duty to act, reasonable care was not provided, harm was caused to the patient
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negligence
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a person who completed a legal document allowing the donation of organs and tissues upon death
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organ donor
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a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the extent and limits of the EMT
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scope of practice
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not providing the standard of care
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breach of duty
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a child who is married or of a specific age who can make legal decisions
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emancipated minor
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subjecting a patient to unwanted care and transport
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assault and battery
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what three things do you have to do if a patient refuses medical aid and transport?
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inform: patient of risks and consequences
document: steps you took obtain: a release form signature |
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three types of medical identification insignia
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bracelets
necklaces cards |
