The Law And Medicine

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Medical professional misconduct, also called professional negligence, it stems from a lack of the professional knowledge, experience, or skill that is expected from practitioners and results
in injury or harm to the patient

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Medical malpractice

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A Latin phrase meaning "the matter speaks for itself," also known as the doctrine of common knowledge

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Res ipsa loquitur

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A legal term defining a situation in which both the plaintiff and the defendant share in the negligence that caused injury to the plaintiff

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Contributing negligence

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A Latin phrase that means "something for something", that is, giving something in return for something else

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Quid pro quo

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The improper use of equipment, a substance, such as a drug, or service, either intentionally or unintentionally

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Abuse

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A Latin phrase meaning "let the higher-up answer"-that is, that the physician is responsible for employee acts.

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Respondeat superior

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Laws dictating what medical assistants may or may not do. It is illegal in all states for a medical assistant to diagnose a condition, prescribe treatment, and engage in deception about certification, title, or level of education.

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Scope of education and training

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A Latin phrase meaning "the matter has been decided". It signifies that a claim cannot be retried between the same parties if it has already been legally resolved.

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Res judicata

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The physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment of a child

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Child abuse

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A law passed by Congress mandating the reporting of cases of child abuse. In all states, teachers, physicians, and other l licensed healthcare practitioners are responsible for reporting such cases in person or by telephone and for following up with a written report within a specific timeframe, such as 72 hours.

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Child abuse prevention and treatment act

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The physical abuse, neglect, intimidation, or cruel punishment of an elderly individual as defined by the Older Americans Act, which created the administration on aging and outlined 10 objectives aimed at preserving the rights and dignity of older citizens.

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Elder abuse

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Should you disclose information, including whether the person is a patient, to any third party without the patient's signed consent?

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No

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Should you decide confidentiality on the basis of whether you approve of or agree with the views or morals of the patient?

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No

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Should you reveal financial information about a patient.

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No

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Should you use caution in giving the results of medical tests to patients over the telephone to prevent others in the medical office from overhearing?

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Yes

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When talking on the telephone, should you use the caller's name if others in the room might overhear?

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No

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When leaving a message at a patient's home or place of employment, should you mention the nature of the call?

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No. Simply asked the patient to return a call regarding a recent visit or appointment on a specific date

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Should you make sure that the confidentiality protocol is noted in the office procedures manual and that new employees learn it?

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Yes

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Is it the patients right to keep information confidential?

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Yes.

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If the patient wants to disclose the information, is it unethical for the physician not to do so.

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Yes. It is unethical for the physician not to do so

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Should all patients be treated with the same degree of confidentiality, whatever the healthcare professionals personal opinion of the patient might be?

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Yes

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When it is necessary to break confidentiality, and when there is a conflict between ethics and confidentiality, should you discuss the matter with the patient?

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Yes

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If the law does not dictate what to do in the situation,should the attending physician make the judgment based on the urgency of the situation and any danger that might be posed
to the patient or others?

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Yes. The attending physician should

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Authority granted to a physician by a hospital governing board to provide patient care in the hospital

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Privilege

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Authority granted to a physician by a hospital governing board to provide patient care in the hospital

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Privilege

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A release permitted only when authorized in writing by the patient or the patient's legal guardian, when ordered by subpoena, or when dictated by statute to protect public health or welfare.

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Releasing medical records

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Information held confidential within a protected relationship, such as attorney-client and physician-patient. Physicians are prohibited from revealing information about clients in court.

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Privileged communication

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Approval and permission from a patient to allow touching, examination, treatment, or release of medical information by medically authorized personnel. This is unnecessary in emergency situations.

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Consent

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A legal precept that is usually outlined in the state's medical practice acts.

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Doctrine of informed consent

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A statute that provides immunity from liability to volunteers at the scene of an accident who render emergency care.

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Good Samaritan act

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All 50 states have good Samaritan statutes

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A statute that provides immunity from liability to volunteers at the scene of an accident who render emergency care.

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Good Samaritan act

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All 50 states have good Samaritan statutes

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Statutory reports that must be submitted by physicians on a regular basis to various governmental agencies.

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Mandatory reports

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The degree of care that a reasonably prudent person should exercise under the same or similar circumstances.

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Standard of care