All risks of treatment must be explained to a patient before asking the patient for permission to administer treatment.
PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
The growing use of electronic health records (EHRs) has created the need to limit access to computers to maintain confidentiality.
REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Pharmaceutical Companies and Products Law
List four (4) legal disabilities that would prevent a person from signing a consent form or contract.
Ethics
Respect the patient’s choice to refuse medical intervention when all options and consequences have been explained and discussed with the patient and family.
The Code covers:
What does the term confidentiality mean?
PATIENTS’ RIGHTS
Patients have the right to fully participate in all decisions related to their health care.
• A fair and efficient process for resolving differences with their health care plans
What are the patient’s rights if he or she is unable to make an informed consent regarding a medical intervention that they need?
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Choose three (3) professional standards and explain how they protect yourself, your employer, and the patient.
Case Study Investigation Conclusion
Frozen Stem Cells That Cure Major Diseases?