Intro to Healthcare Final Review

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What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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To protect the privacy and security of patient health information.

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Which agency establishes and enforces standards that protect from job-related injuries and illness?

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OSHA

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Define Empathy.

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Understanding others feelings

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Define Tact

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Having the ability to say or do the kindest thing in a situation.

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Define Competence

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The ability to complete a task effectively and without trouble.

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What is an example of a subjective observation?

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A patient saying "my head hurts."

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Define Negligence

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To ignore a patient in need.

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What is a living will?

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A legal document that states what measures should be taken to prolong life.

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HIPPA requires the following except: Health care providers must tell a patient how they will use their medical information. Patients must sign consent a form to allow a birth or death certificate to be recorded by a government agency. Patients must be able to obtain copies of their medical records. Patients must be given information on how to file a complaint against a health care provider who violates the privacy act.

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Patients must sign consent a form to allow a birth or death certificate to be recorded by a government agency.

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What is informed consent?

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Permission granted voluntarily by someone of sound mind after a produce and all risk are explained.