Health Care Regulations Flashcard

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What are advance directives?

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Legal documents that allow individuals to state their medical treatment preferences in case they are unable to make decisions.

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What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

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To enforce safety and health standards in the workplace.

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What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

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To ensure that a patient's medical information is kept private.

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What does incidental disclosure refer to in the context of HIPAA?

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Unintentional exposure of protected health information, such as overhearing a conversation.

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What do worker compensation laws require from employers?

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To insure employees in case they are injured at work.

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Define patient rights in healthcare.

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Legal entitlements that patients have regarding their treatment and care.

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What is the significance of informed consent in healthcare?

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It ensures that patients are fully aware of and agree to the treatments they receive.

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What does the term 'protected health information' (PHI) mean?

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Any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual.

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What is the purpose of health care regulations?

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To ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of health care services.

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What is the difference between a law and a regulation in healthcare?

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A law is a system of rules created by a government, while a regulation is a specific requirement within a law.