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| Identify four basic sources of law. |
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Definition
| The constitution, state and federal statutes, administrative bodies, and the courts. |
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Term
| Discuss direct implications of the Bill of Rights to nursing practice. |
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Definition
1, Freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly
2. Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
3. Protection from double jeopardy
4. Right to a trial, attorney, knowledge of charges and witness confrontation. |
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Term
| Explain HIPAA and how it protects patients and affects healthcare workers. |
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Definition
| Passed in 1996. Stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act. Safeguards those with preexisting conditions and workers who lose their employer provided insurance. Most importantly sets up rules for confidentiality regarding personal health information. |
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| Discuss the various aspects of the Patient Self-Determination Act affecting healthcare. |
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Definition
| Passed in 1991,to ensure patients can make their own healthcare decisions. Healthcare facilities must provide written info on the right to refuse care/ make advance directives. They must document advance directives (or lack thereof). They must educate all staff on ADs. They must follow state law regarding ADs. They must not discriminate on the basis of an AD or lack thereof. |
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