Chapter 2 Quiz

Battery

Actually doing it

PSDA

which gave all hospitalized pt or pt going into long term a

AMA principles of medical ethics

A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent care A physician shall uphold the standards of professionalism A physician shall respect the law A physician respect the rights of the pt A physician shall continue to study,apply knowledge A physician shall in the provision of appropriate patient care A physician shall recognize a responsibility A physician shall while caring for a pt A physician shall support access to medical care for all people

Assault

Attempt or threat of doing it

Creed

Believe Endeavor Aspire Protect Dedicated Loyal True Strenghtened

Best method of defense for MA?

Documentation

what are the four D's?

Duty- the pt/ physician relationship was established Dereliction- the provider neglected a professional obligation Direct cause- a negative outcome resulted directly from the providers actions Damages- the pt sustained harm from the negligence act.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT CREED

I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting. I endeavor to be more effective. I aspire to render greater service. I protect the confidence entrusted to me. I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all patients. I am loyal to my physician-employer. I am true to the ethics of my profession. I am strengthened by compassion, courage and faith.

Defamation of character

Making false or malicious statements about a person's character or reputation

Misfeasance

Mistake, treatment performed incorrectly

What are the two main division of laws?

Public and civil laws

Administrative law

a branch of law that covers regulations set by government agencies

Bioethics

deals specifically with moral issues and problems that affect human life. What may be right for one patient may be wrong for another.

negligence

failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent harm to patient

Implied consent

in emergency situations

Controlled Substance Act of 1970

is a federal law enforced by the DEA. regulates the manufacture dispensing of narcotic that have high potential of abuse.

abandonment

is a subjective emotional state in which people feel undesired.

Good Samaritan Act

laws offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or who they believe to be, injured, ill

nonfeasance

not attempted or delayed treatment

Criminal Law

set up to protect the public from the harmful acts of others

Informed consent

signed by pt

Tort law

that division of law that covers acts that result in harm to another; covers wrongful acts

Res judica

the thing has been decided