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mistreatment of patients IHS CH.8 lecture 2 (abuse: any act that inflicts…
mistreatment of patients IHS CH.8 lecture 2
abuse
: any act that inflicts physical or emotional harm
physical abuse
verbal abuse
sexual abuse
neglect
involuntary seclusion
false imprisonment
assault
battery
patient rights
created to help improve patient care
reminds healthcare workers of their responsibilities to the patient while encouraging them to be active in their own care
national set of consumer rights and responsibilities (1998)
-information disclosure
-choice of providers and plans
-access to healthcare
-participation in treatment decisions
-respect and nondiscrimination
-confidentiality
-complaints and appeals
ACA of 2010
reduce limits on care and ensure an ensure access to care
prevents insurance companies for denying coverage due to pre-existing conditions or unintentional errors on insurance applications
bans lifetime coverage limits and restricts annual coverage limits
guarantees insurance holders a choice from a network of providers
allows women to see OB-GYN without referral
allows patients to seek emergency care without prior approval
The Older Americans Acts
requires every state to have an ombudsman program to address complaints and advocate for improvements in long term facilities
protecting patient rights
right to accept or reject treatment after receiving information
privileged communication
discussion with healthcare workers cannot be shared in court, exception is when patient threatens to harm themselves or others and has plans