Acceptance
_________ is agreeing verbally or in writing to the terms of a contract, which is one of the requirements of an enforceable contract.
agent
An _______ is one that acts or has the power or authority to act for another
Misdemeanor
A lesser crime than a felony, punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year.
State law
legislation enacted by the state legislature and signed by the governor.
Advance directives
A living will; a document, written in advance, that states the patient's
wishes regarding end-of-life care.
parent or legal guardian
A _____ __ _____ ______ can consent to care on behalf of a minor child.
competent
A ___________ person can refuse care, even if terminally ill
Patient Self-Determination Act enacted in_____________
1990
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
what act was passed in 2010?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
what does HIPAA stand for?
Electronic Medical Record
What does EMR stand for?
They are patient records in a digital format.
What does Electronic Medical Record mean?
manslaughter
The unlawful killing without malice of a human being is known as_________________.
HIPAA Security Rule
national standards established to protect individual's electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity.
Neglect
Failure or refusal of a caregiver of an elder to provide an environment free from harm is
communicable diseases
The CDC mandates reporting
felony and misdemeanor
What are the two types of criminal charges a person can be charged for?
child abuse, elder abuse
Patient-Doctor confidentiality is nullified when a patient is involved with ________ _______ or ______ ________.
arbitration and mediation
Name two administrative processes commonly used.
federal law
The U.S. Congress, of course, makes _______ ___ when it passes legislation.
Libel
What is written defamation of character called?
Food and Drug Administration
FDA stands for?