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13 Cards in this Set
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Abandonment
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Results when the caregiver-patient relationship is terminated without making reasonable arrangements with an appropriate person so that care by others can be continued
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Breach of Duty
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Failure to fulfill a duty, either by commission of an inappropriate action, or omission of a necessary or appropriate action. Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person.
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1. All parties must have capacity to enter the contract. 2. An offer must be made. 3. Consideration must be exchanged. 4. The parties must be in mutual agreement. 5. The contract's object and purpose must be legal. 6. The form of the contract must meet the legal requirements.
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What are the Elements of a valid contact?
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Respondent Superior
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"Let the master respond." The employer can be held responsible for torts committed by an employee.
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Living Will
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Contains information on preferences regarding end-of-life issues.
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Health Care Proxy
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A durable power of attorney for health care which establishes a substitutionary decision maker should the person be incapacitated.
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DNR
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Physician orders for life-sustaining treatments which state that no resuscitative efforts of any kind are made.
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American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Provides protection to persons with disabilities. Purpose is to eliminate discrimination and to provide clear, enforceable standards addressing discrimination in the workplace.
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Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
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Act which requires on admission to any health care service that patients be given the opportunity to make an informed decision about what life-saving or life-prolonging actions they wanted carried out.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Act which states that patients have a right to: see, copy, and update their health record; get a list of disclosures a health institution has made for the purpose of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations; restrict disclosures; and choose how to receive health information.
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Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
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Federal budget act which places restrictions on people and organizations receiving federal funds. Establishes Conditions of Participation for nursing homes who receive reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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This act provides job security for unpaid leave while the employee is caring for a newborn or other family healthcare needs.
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Occupational Safety and Health Act
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This act ensures that healthful and safe conditions exist in the workplace.
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