informed written consent
A written agreement to medical treatment.
Implied consent
client adheres to instructions provided by the nurse; ex: the nurse is preparing to administer a TB test and the client holds out his arm for the nurse
Advanced directives
living will and durable power of attorney
DNR order
do not resuscitate
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Patient Self-Determination Act
A federal law that mandates that every individual has the right to make decisions regarding medical care, including the right to refuse treatment and the right-to-die
HIPAA Privacy Rule
The right of clients to keep information about themselves from being disclosed.
incident report
a means of documenting problem events within a hospital or other medical facility
scope of practice
Most commonly defined by state law; outlines the care you are able to provide for the patient.
Residents' Right that is different from hospital patients' rights
patient may share a room with spouse