Healthcare and the Law

2. Offensive touching without consent.
5. Conduct of a professional that does not meet the standards of competence for the profession and has caused harm.
7. Legal document that names a person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable.
8. Law passed by the US Congress in 1996 to reduce the administrative cost of healthcare and make sure patients could change insurance plans.
11. Characterized by doctors being the sole authorities to make decisions for patients.
13. The process by which patients are given detailed information about a medical procedure, including the possible risks and benefits, and the patient then agrees to the procedure.
15. Converting data into code to prevent unauthorized access.
18. Written document that directs medical personnel to refrain from initiating lifesaving measures if the patient's heart or breathing has stopped.
20. Relating to beliefs about right and wrong.

1. A set of guarantees given to people receiving health services.
3. Legal documents that let patients express their wishes about their medical treatment.
4. The right of patients to make decisions about their care with as much information as possible.
6. Making a physical attack.
9. Discounting the services you provide to a patient without finding a suitable replacement and/or giving the patient notice.
10. Law to encourage the adoption of electronic health records, including enforcement provisions.
12. A type of advance directive that details what types of care you might want in the event that you cannot give informed consent.
14. Deception intended to result in financial gain.
16. Failure to act with care and/or failure to perform actions that are expected of profession.
17. Written false accusation intended to cause harm to a person's reputation.
19. Cruel or violent treatment.