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10 Cards in this Set
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HIPAA |
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
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Expressed Consent |
The type of consent when the patient verbally acknowledges that he/she wants you to provide care or transport |
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Informed Consent |
For consent to be vlid the patient must be informed about the nature of the treatment being offered along with risks benefits and other possible treatments. |
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Implied Consent |
There is implied consent if the patient is unable to give a rational informed decision about care. This includes the patient being unconscious, intoxicated, mentally impaired or suffering certain conditions such as a head injury. Implied consent should only be used if there is threat to life or limb. |
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Emancipated Minors |
Individuals who, despite being under the legal age in the given state, can be legally treated as adults based on certain circumstances. For example, if they are married, a member of the armed services, or a parent. A minor who is a parent can also give consent for his own child.
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In loco parentis |
If a child is injured in a school or camp setting a teacher or school official can be used in place of a parent.
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Competent |
A competent patient is able to make rational decisions about his or her well being.
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Advanced directive |
A will or health care directive.
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Dependent lividity |
Blood pooling at lowest part of body. Sign of death
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Rigor Mortis
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Stiffening of body muscles. Sign of death
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