Ch. 05 Legal and Ethical Responsibility

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Across
  1. 3. A breach of duty by a healthcare professional to provide care, leading to patient injury or adverse outcomes.
  2. 5. Unjustified confinement of a patient within a healthcare facility against their will.
  3. 10. Civil actions in which one party claims harm caused by another's actions, particularly in medical contexts.
  4. 11. A legal domain addressing disputes among individuals or entities, often involving compensation for harm.
  5. 12. Threatening behavior causing a patient to fear imminent harm.
  6. 13. and battery
  7. 15. A document outlining a patient’s preferences for medical treatment in scenarios where they cannot communicate.
  8. 16. A legal authorization allowing someone to make medical decisions on behalf of a patient.
  9. 17. Professional negligence by a healthcare provider that results in injury or harm to a patient.
  10. 19. A law establishing standards for the treatment of patients in long-term care facilities, aimed at protecting resident rights.
  11. 23. Harmful treatment of a patient, which may be physical, emotional, or psychological.
  12. 24. A legal framework governing offenses against the state, including acts that may endanger public health or safety.
  13. 25. Written defamation.
  14. 26. Failure to fulfill obligations stated in a patient-provider agreement.
Down
  1. 1. The rejection of a claim for reimbursement by an insurance provider, often due to policy terms.
  2. 2. Unlawful physical contact with a patient without consent.
  3. 4. A legally binding agreement between a healthcare provider and patient outlining the terms of treatment.
  4. 6. Unauthorized access or disclosure of a patient’s personal health information.
  5. 7. A health issue that existed before a patient applies for insurance, potentially impacting coverage eligibility.
  6. 8. Making false statements that damage a healthcare professional's reputation, impacting their practice.
  7. 9. A document where a patient acknowledges understanding of and agrees to proposed medical treatment.
  8. 14. Refusal to provide medical treatment or care to a patient under specific circumstances.
  9. 18. The range of services and procedures a healthcare professional is authorized to perform as defined by law.
  10. 20. Ending a patient’s health insurance policy, which can affect access to care.
  11. 21. Spoken defamation.
  12. 22. Moral principles guiding healthcare providers' conduct and decision-making in patient care.