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Real-life application of ethics. |
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A person that studies the ethical dilemmas connected to new medical technology and procedures. |
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Ethical dilemas of medical technology and procedures. |
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Equal pay for equal work. |
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Compare the amount of good to the amount of harm. |
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Series of steps, a procedure. |
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Ethical theory. Performing duty to various people/groups. |
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Ability to understand the feelings of others. |
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A branch of Philosophy to do with morals, moral principles and moral judgements. |
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Adherence to one's principles. |
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Ethical Theory. Based on the "veil of ignorance". |
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Rules or actions set down by an authority with binding force. |
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Ethical dilemmas of providing healthcare. |
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Rules and standards of professional behavior between coworkers and patients. |
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In all 50 States. Defines practicing medicine and sets requirements. |
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Quality of right conduct. |
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An example for future judgements. |
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People have the right to make choices in their own lives. |
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Equals must be treated equally. |
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Principle of Nonmalfeasance |
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Gathering and evaluating information about services and results compared to standards. |
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Ethical Theory. Rights belong to all people. |
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Sacredness of human life. |
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Unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual acts. |
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Feeling sorry for someone. |
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Respect for opinions that differ from yours. |
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Ethical Theory. What is the greatest good for the greatest number of people. |
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Ethical Theory. Based on morally valued character traits. |
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The threat of bodily harm to another. There does not have to be actual touching. |
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Actual bodily harm to another person without permission. Unlawful touching. |
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Damage caused to a person's reputation through spoken or written word. |
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Person/group being sued civilly or prosecuted criminally in court. |
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The legal process by which facts are discovered before a trial. |
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Deceitful practice that deprives another person of his or her rights. |
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One in which the agreement is shown through inference by signs, inaction, or silence. |
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Occur when a person has been intentionally or deliberately injured by another. Ex;Assault,Battery,False imprisonment,Defamation of Character,Fraud. |
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Written/printed defamation. Writting,pictures or signs that injures reputation. |
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A dispute that has resulted in one party suing another. |
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Person/group suing, instigates the law suit. |
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Oral defamation, speaking false and malicious words about another person that injures their reputation. |
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Laws enacted by state and federal legislatures. |
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"Under penalty take with you". A court order to appear in court and bring certain records or other material to a trial or deposition. |
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A civil injury, or wrongful act that is comitted on another person or property. Resulting in harm and is compensated by money damages. |
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Unintentional injury. Such as negligence caused by not using the ordinary standard of care or doing what a "reasonable" person would do. |
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Voluntary process in which an agency is requested to officially review healthcare institutions to determine compliance. |
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State laws protecting healthcare professionals and citizens from liability while giving emergency care to accident victims. |
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Court appointed guardian to represent a minor or unborn child in litigation. |
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Means of documenting problem events within a hospital or medical facility. |
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Agency that oversees hospital accreditation standards. |
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Responsible person standard. Healthcare professional must provide information that a prudent/responsible person would want before making a decision about treatment. |
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Cooperation of one state in granting a license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another. |
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"Let the master answer". Means the employer is responsible for the actions of the employee. |
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Practice to minimize incidence of problem behavior that may result in injury and liability. |
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The activities a healthcare professional is allowed to perform as indicated in their licensure, certification or training. |
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The ordinary skill and care that medical practitioners use and that is commonly used by others in the same locality when caring for patients. What another medical proffesional would do in similar circumstances. |
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Legislation or regulation stating that hospitals & healthcare professionals are not required to assist with abortions or sterilizations or the like. |
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Withdrawing medical care from a patient without providing sufficient notice to the patient. |
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Methods by which a patient has the right to self-determination prior to a medical necessity;living wills, healthcare proxies,durable power of attorney. |
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AMA. Noncompliant patient leaves a hospital with out the physicians permission. |
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Voluntary agreement that a patient gives to allow a medically trained person the permission to touch, examine & perform a treatment. |
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DNR. Designation on a medical record for no CPR. |
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Durable Power of Attorney |
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Legal agreement, allows an agent/repressentative of the patient to act on their behalf. |
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Agreement made through inference by signs,inaction or silence. |
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Consent granted after having received knowledge and understanding of potential risks and benefits. |
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Legal document stating that life-sustaining treatments/nutritional support should not be used to prolong life. |
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Confidential information told to a physician by the patient. |
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Prediction for the course of a disease. |
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A person that acts on behalf of another. |
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1.Is it legal? 2.Is it balanced? 3.How does it make me feel? |
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Scope of Practice for the Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional. |
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-Perform patient assessments -Aquire and analyze data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies -Provide a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management -Use independant judgement and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care |
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Code of Ethics for Sonography |
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I.Promote patient well-being II.Promote the highest level of competent practice III.Promote professional integrity and public trust |
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Professional misconduct or demonstration of an unreasonable lack of skill with the result of injury,loss,or damage to the patient. |
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An unintentional action that occurs when a person either performs or fails to perform an action that a "reasonable" person would or would not have committed in a similar situation. |
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Performing an illegal act. Ex; Acting outside of the scope of practice. |
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The improper performance of an otherwise proper or lawful act. Ex; Not performing to the standard of care. |
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The failure to perform an action when it is necessary. Ex; Not performing an ordered exam. |
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Obligation or responsibility. |
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Neglect, as in neglect of duty. |
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The continuos sequence of events, unbroken by any intervening cause, that produces an injury and without which the injury would not have occured. |
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Any injuries caused by the defendant; usually a monetary award is given as compensation. |
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"The thing speaks for itself". -Injury could not have occurred without negligence. -Defendant had direct control over the cause of injury. -Patient did not and could not contribute to the injury. |
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Amount of money awarded to make up for loss of income or emotional pain and suffering (past,present,future). |
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Also exemplary damages. Money awarded to a person who has been harmed in an especially malicious/willful way;meant to punish. |
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A slight or token payment awarded by the court. |
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The deliberate concealment of the facts from another person for unlawful or unfair gain. |
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Allows the defendant to present eveidence that patients condition was the result of factors other than the defendant's negligence. |
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Deny negligence. Most common defense. Plaintiff must prove defendant did wrongful or negligent act. |
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Prevents plaintiff from recovering damages if they voluntarily accept a risk associated with the activity. |
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Conduct on the part of the plaintiff that is a contributing cause of injuries; a complete bar to recovery of damages. |
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A defense, similar to contributory negligence. The plantiff's own negligence helped cause the injury; not a complete bar to recovery of damages but only based on the amount of the defendant's fault. |
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Borrowed Servant Doctrine |
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A special application of respondeat superior in which an employer lends an employee to someone else. |
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Legal relationship formed when one person agrees to perform work for another person. |
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"The thing has been decided". Plantiff cannot bring a new lawsuit on the same subject against the same defendant. |
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Liability insurance that covers the insured party for only the claims made during the time period the policy is in effect or policy year.(Only if currently covered). |
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Claims-incured insurance,liability insurance that covers the insured party for all injuries and incidents that occurred while the policy was in effect.(If covered at the time of incident, regardless of when the claim is filed). |
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Alternative Dispute Resolution |
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ADR. Methods for resolving a civil dispute that do not involve going to court. |
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Submitting a dispute for resolution to a person other than a judge. (Binding) |
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Using the opinion of a third party to resolve a civil dispute in a nonbinding decision. (Nonbinding) |
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1.Right of Consent 2.Right to have possible benefits and risks of a treatment explained to them. 3.Right of Confidentiality |
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1.Right to choose patients 2.Right to payment for services 3.Right to vacation and time off |
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Getting the job done right. |
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All the written and computer generated documentation relating to a patient. |
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Healthcare organizations covered under HIPPA regulations such as; public health authorities, healthcare clearing houses, self-insured employers, life insurers, information systems vendors and universities. |
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 |
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HIPPA Law. Administrative simplification (accountability) and insurance reform (portability). |
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Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank |
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National databank that collects and reports actions taken against practioners, providers, vendors for noncompliance or fraudulent activities. |
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Notice of Privacy Practices |
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Written statement that details the provider's privacy practices. |
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Applies to PHI, limits disclosures to only the minimum information necessary to carry out the medical treatment. Patient must grant written consent to disclose PHI for treatment, payment, and other healthcare operations. |
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Protected Health Information |
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PHI, any individually identifiable information that relates to the physical or mental condition or the provision of healthcare to an individual. |
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JCAHO Requirements for the Medical Record. |
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1.Admitting diagnosis 2.Evidence of a physical exam 3.Documentation of any complications 4.Consent forms 5.Consulation reports 6.Nurses notes 7.Discharge summary |
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How to Correct Medical Records |
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1.Draw a single line through the error 2.Write correction above the error 3.Date and initial change |
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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act. Insurance reform and administration simplification. |
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Minimum necessary rule. Look,see,use and talk only when it's necessary to do your job. |
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Patient Rights Under HIPPA |
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1.Copy of privacy notice 2.Access med. records,restrict others,learn how it is being used 3.Ask to be contacted in a special way 4.Complain to Health Human Services |
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1.Human subject treatment 2.Affordability 3.Privacy 4.Stem Cells 5.Defense vs. Terrorism |
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1.Consent 2.Benefits outweigh the risks 3.Institutional Review Board |
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