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WorksheetsG-W Health Science Theory Chapter 3: Healthcare Laws and Ethics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
emancipated minor
A person under 18 years of age who has legally established that they do not live with parents.
A person under 18 years of age who is still dependent on their parents.
A person under 18 years of age who has been adopted by another family.
A person under 18 years of age who is living in a foster home.
advanced directive (AD)
A legal document that allows patients to give written instructions about healthcare issues if they become unable to make decisions in the future.
A type of insurance policy that covers medical expenses for patients.
A document that allows patients to appoint a healthcare proxy to make decisions on their behalf.
A form that patients fill out to receive medical treatment in emergency situations.
defamation
The act of damaging someone’s reputation either verbally or in writing.
A legal term for the act of stealing someone's property.
A type of contract that is not legally binding.
A method of resolving disputes through negotiation.
ombudsman
A member of the healthcare team who ensures that patients are not abused and that their legal rights are protected.
A healthcare professional responsible for diagnosing and treating patients.
A legal advisor who provides counsel to healthcare institutions.
A patient advocate who only focuses on financial issues.
duty of care
A healthcare provider’s legal obligation to take reasonable steps to avoid causing harm to a patient.
A patient's right to receive treatment without discrimination.
A healthcare provider's ability to make decisions without patient consent.
A legal requirement for patients to follow treatment plans.
scope of practice
responsibilities
limitations
authority
capabilities
battery
Touching a person without consent is considered battery.
Battery is a type of electrical storage device.
Battery refers to a group of related crimes.
Battery is a legal term for a written document.
Good Samaritan laws
They require medical professionals to provide care in emergencies.
They protect individuals from legal action when giving emergency medical aid with reasonable care.
They mandate that all citizens must assist in emergencies.
They only apply to trained medical personnel.
confidentiality
The practice of allowing only certain individuals the right to access information, ensuring that others do not obtain the personal information of patients.
A method of storing data in a public database for easy access.
The process of sharing patient information with all healthcare providers without restrictions.
A legal requirement to disclose all patient information to family members.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
An act approved by the US Congress in 1996 and fully enforced in 2006; includes a privacy provision for patient health records.
A law that mandates all healthcare providers to offer free health insurance to patients.
A regulation that allows patients to access their health records without any restrictions.
A policy that requires all hospitals to provide free medical services to uninsured patients.
standard of care
negligence
due diligence
standard practice
reasonable care
reasonable care
negligence
due diligence
reasonable doubt
standard of care
Discrimination
_____ is the act of unfairly treating a person or a group of people differently from others.Prejudice
Bias
Discrimination
Favoritism
Patient Self-Determination Act
The _____ is a law that requires most healthcare institutions to inform a patient about their rights at the time of admission.Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Patient Self-Determination Act
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
malpractice
A legal term for a patient's consent to treatment.
Also known as professional liability, malpractice is any misconduct or lack of skill that results in patient injury.
A type of insurance for healthcare providers.
A method of patient evaluation and diagnosis.
durable power of attorney
contract
power of attorney
will
trust
libel
A form of defamation that damages an individual's reputation in writing.
A legal term for a type of contract.
A method of public speaking to persuade an audience.
A type of insurance policy for personal injury.
Medical ethics
Standards concerned with whether a healthcare provider’s actions are right or wrong.
Guidelines for medical research only.
Regulations for hospital administration.
Principles for patient entertainment.
statute of limitations
The amount of time during which any legal action may be taken.
A law that prohibits the prosecution of a crime after a certain period of time has passed.
A legal document that outlines the rights of the parties involved in a lawsuit.
A type of penalty imposed for failing to comply with legal requirements.
Informed consent
A form that allows a patient to refuse treatment without consequences.
A document that explains the benefits and risks of a procedure, which the patient accepts by signing.
A legal contract that guarantees the patient will not sue the doctor.
A checklist of medical procedures that a patient must complete before surgery.
