COURSE
ESSENTIAL
STANDARD
OBJECTIVE
ESSENTIAL
QUESTIONS
7242 Health Science II
Unit A
Healthcare foundation standards,
safety, and infection control
1.00
B2
29%
Understand healthcare foundation
standards.
1.04
B2
5%
Understand legal and ethical
issues in healthcare.
 Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand legal
issues?
 What are some legal and ethical dilemmas presented to healthcare
professionals?
 What are criminal and civil laws?
 What are contracts and how do they relate to healthcare?
 What legislation regulates patient rights?
 What are the ethics of healthcare?
Unpacked Content
I.
II.
III.
Understand legal and ethical issues of the healthcare professional
A.
Legal knowledge
B.
Ethical behaviors
Legal and ethical dilemmas
A.
Abortion
B.
End of life
C.
Euthanasia
1.
Advanced directive
2.
Living will
3.
Power of attorney
D.
Organ donation
E.
Research and experimental treatment
The Law - System of Rules
A.
Criminal Law
1.
Assault
2.
Battery
3.
Misuse of narcotics
4.
Murder
5.
Practicing without a license
6.
Sexual assault
7.
Theft
B.
Civil Law
1.
Torts
a. Abuse
i) Physical
ii) Sexual
iii) Verbal
b. Defamation of character
i) Libel
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IV.
V.
ii) Slander
c. False imprisonment
d. Invasion of privacy
e. Malpractice
f. Negligence
2.
Contracts
a.
Offer
b.
Acceptance
c.
Genuine agreement
d.
Capacity
e.
Consideration
f.
Legality
g.
Types of contracts
h.
Implied
i.
Expressed
j.
Informed consent
Patient rights legislation
A.
Patient’s Bill of Rights
B.
The Healthcare Consumer
1.
Consumer Bill of Rights
2.
Consumer Responsibilities
C.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D.
Nursing Home Reform Act
E.
Patient Self-Determination Act
F.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Ethics in healthcare
A.
Personal
B.
Professional
C.
Organizational
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ACTIVITIES
RELEVANCY TO
OBJECTIVE
RESOURCES
1. Group Activity
1
 Divide the students into groups of
3-4.
 Distribute handout.
 Students will brainstorm and
record:
o what they know and want to
know about legal and ethical
issues in healthcare.
o why this information is
important to a healthcare
professional
 Discuss students’ responses.
 Students will turn in their papers
to the teacher.
 Allow 10 -15 minutes for this
activity.
2. Legal and 2ethical issues of the
healthcare professional
 Distribute handout.
 Present PowerPoint Presentation.
 Students will record notes in their
own words and class discussion
on the handout.
 Facilitate discussion and have
students record their responses to
how a legal right can present an
ethical issue.
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) their
knowledge of legal and
ethical issues that are
encountered by healthcare
professionals.
1.04 Understand
legal and ethical
issues in healthcare
- KWL Handout
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) legal
and ethical issues that are
encountered by healthcare
professionals.
1.04 Understand
legal and ethical
issues of the
healthcare
professional
PowerPoint
Presentation
3. HOMEWORK:
3 Criminal Law or Civil
Law
 Distribute handout or present on a
projector
 Assign each student a topic as
listed
 Students will search any available
media (newspaper, Internet, etc.)
for a court case that is an example
of the offense.
 Students should be prepared to
share their information with the
class during the presentation and
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
healthcare professionals’
legal responsibilities and
why it is important.
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1.04 Legal and
ethical issues of the
healthcare
professional
Handout
1.04 Criminal Law or
Civil Law Handout
OR
Use projector to
view the handout
Computer with
Internet access
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ACTIVITIES
discussion of the PowerPoint in
Activity 4 and 5.
 Note: This assignment should be
completed and reviewed by the
teacher prior to the presentation of
information on criminal and civil
laws.
4. Elements of
7 a Contract
 Distribute the handout.
 PowerPoint Presentation.
 Students will record notes in
their own words and class
discussion on the handout.
 Facilitate discussion by asking
the students:
o Have you ever had a
contract?
o If yes, what type of
contract?
o If no, remind students
of contracts they may
not be aware of.
5. HOMEWORK
8
 Assign students to research
contracts on the internet.
 Students should review contracts
of various types, identifying the:
o Offer
o Acceptance
o Genuine agreement
o Capacity
o Consideration
o Legality
o Terms of the contract
 Note: any type of contract that
contains the elements of a
contract will be fine and may
initiate interest by the students.
 Students will develop a simulated
contract with a healthcare
provider.
 The teacher will review and
students will discuss and compare
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RELEVANCY TO
OBJECTIVE
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
elements of contracts.
RESOURCES
1.04 Contracts
PowerPoint
Presentation
1.04 Elements of a
Contract Handout
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
elements and terms of
contracts.
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Internet access
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ACTIVITIES
the elements of the contracts.
6. Patient Rights
9
Legislation
 Distribute handout.
 Present PowerPoint Presentation.
 Facilitate discussion.
 The students will record
classroom discussion on the
handout.
7. Patient’s Rights
1
Legislation
0
Scenarios
 Distribute handout.
 Students will read the scenarios
and determine if there was a
violation of a patient’s rights.
 If there was not a violation, the
student will write “None” in the
blank.
 If there was a violation, the
student will write the patient rights
legislation that was violated and
how the violation could have been
avoided. There may be more than
one violation.
8. Criminal Law
 Distribute handout.
 Present the PowerPoint
Presentation, slides 1-1.
 Facilitate discussion of each legal
term and allow students to present
their research of cases as
described above.
 Allow students to give additional
examples of criminal law
violations.
 During the last ten minutes of
class, students should write an
example similar to, but not
identical to the example given in
class for three of the terms
presented and discussed in the
PowerPoint. These are to be
given to the teacher before the
students leave the class.
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RELEVANCY TO
OBJECTIVE
RESOURCES
Students will
1.04 Patient Rights
UNDERSTAND (B2) patient Legislation
rights legislation.
PowerPoint
Presentation
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2)
examples of patient rights
violations.
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
healthcare professional
professionals legal
responsibilities related to
criminal law.
1.04 Patient Rights
Legislation Handout
1.04 Patient’s Rights
Legislation
Scenarios Handout
1.04 THE LAW
System of Rules
PowerPoint
Presentation, slides
1-10
1.04 Key Terms –
Criminal and Civil
Law Handout
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ACTIVITIES
9. Civil Law
 Students will refer to handout from
activity 8.
 Present PowerPoint Presentation,
slides 11-25.
 Facilitate discussion of each legal
term and allow students to present
their research of cases as
described above.
 Allow students to give additional
examples of criminal law
violations.
 During the last ten minutes of
class, students should write an
example similar to, but not
identical to the example given in
class for three of the terms
presented and discussed in the
PowerPoint. These are to be
given to the teacher before the
students leave the class.
10. Student Activity
 Post Flip Chart paper around the
room.
 Students will use Post-It place
examples of criminal and civil
legal offenses on the Flip Chart
paper.
 Students will:
o Identify the offense.
o Compare criminal and civil law.
 Facilitate discussion of the
offenses and laws.
11. Ethics in Healthcare
1
1 Distribute handout.
 Present PowerPoint Presentation.
 Facilitate discussion by asking the
students:
o Explain the difference between
legal and ethical.
o Why are ethics important in
our personal and professional
lives?
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RELEVANCY TO
OBJECTIVE
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
healthcare professional
professionals’ legal
responsibilities related to
civil law.
RESOURCES
1.04 THE LAW
System of Rules
PowerPoint
Presentation,
slides 11-25
1.04 Key Terms –
Criminal and Civil
Law Handout
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2)
criminal and civil law.
Post-It notes
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) ethical
responsibilities of the
healthcare professional.
1.04 Ethics in
Healthcare
PowerPoint
Presentation
Flip Chart paper
1.04 Healthcare
Professional Ethical
Responsibilities
Handout
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ACTIVITIES
 Would you report an unethical
behavior? Why or why not?.
 Students will record class
discussion on the handout.
12. WHERE DO
1 I STAND?
2 Have the students stand in a large
circle.
 Present the concepts on the 1.04
WHERE DO I STAND?
Teacher Resource to the students
and follow the directions.
 Discuss the reasons students
made their decisions.
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RELEVANCY TO
OBJECTIVE
Students will
UNDERSTAND (B2) the
difficulty of making ethical
decisions.
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RESOURCES
1.04 WHERE DO I
STAND?
Teacher Resource
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1.04 Understand legal and ethical issues in health care KWL
Handout # 1
Date: ______________
K (What I Know)
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________________________________
________________________________
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W (What I want to Know)
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1.04 Legal and ethical issues of the
healthcare professional Handout
Name ________________
Date ________________
Directions: Record notes in your own words and class discussion about the importance of
understanding legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
Importance for the healthcare professional to understand
1. ______________________________
2. ____________________________
5. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
a. __________________________
4. ____________________________
b. __________________________
a. __________________________
c. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
Legal and ethical issues encountered by healthcare professionals
1. __________________________________________________________________________
a. Definition ____________________________________________________________
i._____________________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________________
b. What are the ethical issues? ____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. Definition ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
i. ____________________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________
d. ____________________________________________________________________
e. ____________________________________________________________________
f. What are the ethical issues? ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________
a. Definition ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
b. What are the ethical issues? ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
What are the ethical issues? ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Legal and ethical issues of the
healthcare professional Handout
KEY
Name ________________
Date ________________
Directions: Record notes in your own words and class discussion about the importance of
understanding legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
Importance for the healthcare professional to understand
1. Knowledge of legal responsibilities
5. Ethical behavior ensures
2. Limitations of practice__________
a. Quality patient care
3. Implications of their actions______
b. Positive work relationships
4. Protects_____________________
c. Well-managed workplace
a. Healthcare professional____
b. Patients_________________
c. Co-workers______________
d. Facility_________________
Legal and ethical issues encountered by healthcare professionals
1. _Abortion____________________________________________________________
a. Definition ___termination of a pregnancy______________________________
i. __spontaneous__________________________________________________
ii. __induced______________________________________________________
b. What are the ethical issues? Why? _answers will vary___________________
________________________________________________________________
2. _End of life dilemmas__________________________________________________
a. euthanasia_____________________________________________________
b. Definition _the act of ending the life of an individual in a painless manner ____
Individual is usually suffering from a terminal illness_______________________
i. _assisted__________________________________________________
ii. _voluntary_________________________________________________
iii. _involuntary_______________________________________________
c. _advanced directives_____________________________________________
d. _living will______________________________________________________
e. _power of attorney_________________________________________
f. What are the ethical issues? Why? _answers will vary___________________
________________________________________________________________
3. _Organ donation______________________________________________________
a. Definition _the removal of health tissues from one person for the purpose of __
transplanting them into another person_________________________________
Donor can be living or recently deceased_______________________________
b. What are the ethical issues? Why? _answers will vary___________________
________________________________________________________________
4. _Research and experimental treatment_____________________________________
_healthcare research seeks to develop treatments for a disease process, or to__
establish new knowledge for health and wellness maintenance_______________
What are the ethical issues? Why? _answers will vary_____________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Criminal Law or Civil Law
Handout
Name ________________
Date _________________
Directions: Select a topic from the list below. Search any available media
(newspaper, Internet, etc.) for a court case that is an example of the topic chosen.
Prepare a paragraph that explains the case. Be prepared to share the case with the
class during the presentation and discussion of the PowerPoint. This assignment
should be completed and reviewed by the teacher prior to the presentation of
information on criminal and civil laws.
Information to be included:
Name of the case
Date of the offense and trial (if there was a trial)
Healthcare professional involved (doctor, physical therapist, etc.)
What happened?
Who won?
What did they win?
Assault
Battery
Defamation of character
False imprisonment
Invasion of privacy
Libel
Malpractice
Misuse of narcotics
Murder
Negligence
Physical abuse
Practicing without a license
Reasonable care
Sexual abuse
Slander
Theft
Verbal abuse
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1.04 Elements of a Contract
Name __________________
Handout
Date ___________________
Directions: Record notes in your own words and class discussion in your own words
regarding the elements of a contract.
Contract ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Elements of a Contract
Define in your own words
Examples
Offer
Acceptance
Genuine agreement
Capacity
Consideration
Legality
Types of contracts _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Informed Consent ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Patient Rights Legislation Class Discussion
Handout
Name ________________
Date _________________
Directions: Record class discussion about Patient Rights Legislation.
Patient Rights Legislation
Patient Bill of Rights
 What is it?
 Who passed it?
 Why?
 Who is covered?
Consumer Bill of Rights and
Responsibilities
 What is it?
 Who passed it?
 Why?
 Who is covered?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
 What is it?
 Who passed it?
 Why?
 Who is covered?
Nursing Home Reform Act
 What is it?
 Who passed it?
 Why?
 Who is covered?
Patient Self-Determination Act
 What is it?
 Who passed it?
 Why?
 Who is covered?
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1.04 Patient Rights Legislation Scenarios
Handout
Name____________________
Class____________________
Directions: Read the following scenarios. In each scenario, determine if there was of
a violation of a patient’s rights. If there was not a violation, write “None” in the blank. If
there was a violation, write the patient rights legislation that was violated and how the
violation could have been avoided. There may be more than one violation.
1. Jean has been given information regarding the study of a new heart medicine. Jean
does not want to participate in the study. She prefers to have an alternative treatment
for her condition. Jean’s doctor prescribes another treatment.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. The nursing assistant told Joseph that he is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization.
Joseph’s has not discussed this procedure with his doctor. Joseph has a puzzled look
on his face.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. Mrs. Brown was transferred from the hospital to a rehabilitation center. Upon arrival
to the rehabilitation center, Mrs. Brown completed her living will and named her
healthcare power of attorney.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. The physical therapist took Mr. Beasley to the Physical Therapy department for his
whirlpool treatment. The therapist placed Mr. Beasley in the whirlpool. While Mr.
Beasley was in the whirlpool, the therapist talked to another therapist on the other side
of the department area.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. Mrs. James is a patient in the surgical department. Nurse Fran from the orthopedic
department came over and told Nurse Franks that Dr. Monroe needed to review Mrs.
James’s record. Nurse Franks gave Nurse Fran the record.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Patient Rights Legislation Scenarios Handout
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6. Mr. Bates has a living will. According to the hospital’s policy, this advanced directive
will expire in two months. Mr. Bates has not been informed of this policy.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. Chuck received care of by a student nurse. Chuck did not know the nurse was
student.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8. Jackie has been discharged from the hospital. She was given her hospital bill but
has some questions about a charge of $500.00 for medication. She does not get an
answer to her questions.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
9. The nursing assistant enters Mrs. Byrd’s room and states, “Hi honey! How are you
today? I heard you gave them a hard time last night.”
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
10. Paul’s doctor gave tissue samples from Paul’s biopsy to the director of the Cancer
Research Center. The center is performing clinical trials on a new drug that has proven
to cure Paul’s type of cancer. Paul is not aware of the clinical trial nor that his tissue
sample was released.
Patient rights legislation violated ___________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Patient Rights Legislation Scenario
Handout
KEY
Name____________________
Class____________________
Directions: Read the following scenarios. In each scenario, determine if there was of
a violation of a patient’s rights. If there was not a violation, write “None” in the blank. If
there was a violation, write the patient rights legislation that was violated and how the
violation could have been avoided. There may be more than one violation.
1. Jean has been given information regarding the study of a new heart medicine. Jean
does not want to participate in the study. She prefers to have an alternative treatment
for her condition. Jean’s doctor prescribes another treatment.
Patient rights legislation violated _______NONE_______________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. The nursing assistant told Joseph that he is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization.
Joseph’s has not discussed this procedure with his doctor. Joseph has a puzzled look
on his face.
Patient rights legislation violated __right to receive information necessary to give______
informed consent________________________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided __Joseph should have been given
information about any procedure or treatment and information regarding available
alternatives____________________________________________________________
3. Mrs. Brown was transferred from the hospital to a rehabilitation center. Upon arrival
to the rehabilitation center, Mrs. Brown completed her living will and named her
healthcare power of attorney.
Patient rights legislation violated ____NONE__________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. The physical therapist took Mr. Beasley to the Physical Therapy department for his
whirlpool treatment. The therapist placed Mr. Beasley in the whirlpool. While Mr.
Beasley was in the whirlpool, the therapist talked to another therapist on the other side
of the department area.
Patient rights legislation violated __Invasion of privacy___________________________
How the violation could have been avoided ___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. Mrs. James is a patient in the surgical department. Nurse Fran from the orthopedic
department came over and told Nurse Franks that Dr. Monroe needed to review Mrs.
James’s record. Nurse Franks gave Nurse Fran the record.
Patient rights legislation violated 1) confidential treatment of all records, 2) informed___
consent _______________________________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided _ patient should have signed permission to
released medical records to another department_______________________________
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1.04 Patient Rights Legislation Scenarios Handout
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6. Mr. Bates has a living will. According to the hospital’s policy, this advanced directive
will expire in two months. Mr. Bates has not been informed of this policy.
Patient rights legislation violated ___right to explanation of hospital rules, right to have
an advanced directive____________________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided __Someone should explain hospital rules to
Mr. Bates and allow him to write another living will______________________________
7. Chuck received care of by a student nurse. Chuck did not know the nurse was
student.
Patient rights legislation violated __right to choice of providers____________________
How the violation could have been avoided _hospital personnel should wear proper___
identification and Chuck should have had the opportunity to request another nurse____
_____________________________________________________________________
8. Jackie has been discharged from the hospital. She was given her hospital bill but
has some questions about a charge of $500.00 for medication. She does not get an
answer to her questions.
Patient rights legislation violated __right to examine bill and have it explained________
How the violation could have been avoided __Jackie should have been given a_______
complete explanation of the cost of services provided___________________________
9. The nursing assistant enters Mrs. Byrd’s room and states, “Hi honey! How are you
today? I heard you gave them a hard time last night.”
Patient rights legislation violated __right to considerate and respectful care__________
How the violation could have been avoided __(answers will vary)__________________
______________________________________________________________________
10. Paul’s doctor gave tissue samples from Paul’s biopsy to the director of the Cancer
Research Center. The center is performing clinical trials on a new drug that has proven
to cure Paul’s type of cancer. Paul is not aware of the clinical trial nor that his tissue
sample was released.
Patient rights legislation violated __right to privacy, and confidentiality, right to be_____
informed of hospital plan to engage in research projects and the right to refuse such___
research projects________________________________________________________
How the violation could have been avoided __explanation of research projects and____
opportunity for signed consent______________________________________________
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1.04 Key Terms – Criminal and Civil Law
Handout
Name __________________
Date ___________________
Criminal Law- protects all people from those who pose a threat to society.
Legal/Ethical Term
Definition
Examples
Assault
Any threat or attempt
to injure another
person with the
apparent ability to do
so
Battery
Unlawful touching of
another person
without their consent
Felony
A serious crime that
carries a penalty of at
least one year of
imprisonment
Misuse of narcotics
Using controlled
drugs in a manner
other than intended
Murder
Taking another
person’s life
Practicing without a
Providing healthcare
license
services without a
license
Theft
Taking another
person’s possessions
Civil Law- involves disputes between people or organization and the protection of
people’s rights.
Legal/Ethical Term
Definition
Examples
Abuse
Physical, sexual, or
verbal mistreatment
Defamation of
Statement that
character
causes injury to a
person’s reputation
False imprisonment
A person is confined
or retained against
his/her will
Invasion of privacy
-make personal
information public
without the consent
of the patient
-unnecessary
physical exposure of
a patient
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Libel
Untrue written
statements that
cause injury to a
person’s reputation
Malpractice
Providing bad care,
resulting in injury.
Act of commission
Negligence
Failure to provide
care that is normally
expected, resulting in
injury to the patient.
Act of omission
Reasonable care
Legal obligation of
healthcare
professionals to
provide care
according to the
standards of practice
expected within their
community of
healthcare
professionals
Slander
Untrue spoken
statements that
cause injury to a
person’s reputation
Tort
Wrongful acts, not
involving a contract,
that result in physical
injury, property
damages, or
damages to a
person’s reputation
for which the injured
person is entitles to
compensation for
damages done.
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1.04 Healthcare professionals’ ethical responsibilities
Name ________________
Handout
Date _________________
Directions: Record class discussion about healthcare professionals’ ethical
responsibilities.
Ethics ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
___________
___________
___________
__
____________
____________
____________
____________
_______________
_______________
______________
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Ethics
______________
______________
______________
______________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Recognize and report unethical behavior:
______________________________________________________________________
_________ ______ ________ ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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1.04 Healthcare professionals’ ethical responsibilities
Name ________________
Handout
KEY
Date _________________
Directions: Record class discussion about healthcare professionals’ ethical
responsibilities.
Ethics Standard of conduct or code of behavior for a person or group of people_______
the ability to determine right from wrong and the commitment to do what is right.______
Personal
values
Dependable
Honest
Responsible
Trustworthy
Organizational
standards
Professional
standards
Ethics
Moral values that
guide the way
corporations
make decisions
Specific to
each health
care career
- Principles
- Rules
Principles of Ethics- standards of
exemplary professional behavior for all
members of the association
Rules of Ethics- mandatory, direct
standards of minimally acceptable
professional conduct
Recognize and report unethical behavior:
_ Recognize any event that has adverse affects on the health, safety or welfare of any
person within the healthcare agency. The healthcare professional must: Obey the law
Follow code of ethics for his/her job description, Treat everyone with respect_________
Report illegal and unethical behavior to ensure health, safety and welfare of any______
person within the healthcare agency, follow employee handbook for reporting________
procedures, consult manager/supervisor, Contact human resources supervisor___ ____
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1.04 WHERE DO I STAND?
Teacher Resource
Directions: The teacher will have the students stand in a large circle. Designate an
area of the room for students to move into if they (1) agree, (2) disagree or (3) don’t
know how I feel. The teacher will read a scenario from those given below. The
teacher can develop others. The students will move according their feelings about the
situation presented in the scenario. Discuss the reasons students made there
decisions.
1.
You have been offered money to be a surrogate mother and you need the money.
You would do it.
2.
The family of a patient with a terminal illness begs you to keep it from the patient.
When the patient asks you, you tell the truth.
3.
Parents have the right to withhold medication from their sick children.
4.
A nurse has an offensive body odor. You will tell her.
5.
Your best friend recently found out that she is pregnant. She wants to have an
abortion. She asks you not to tell anyone. You would not tell.
6.
Everyone deserves good healthcare. If a person cannot afford insurance, you are
willing for your insurance to cover their bill.
7.
Jack threw up in first period English class. He told the teacher that he ate
something that made him sick. Jack looks really pale, his eyes are red, and he is
shaking. You saw Jack and some other boys taking some medicine before
school. He said it was cough medicine. You would not tell.
8.
The most important thing for healthcare professionals is to be fair in all patient
interactions.
9.
Competent, consenting terminally ill patients should have the legal right to
medically assisted suicide.
10.
Physicians should be able to accept financial incentives from drug manufactures
for switching patients to their drugs.
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1.04 Prototype Assessment Items
Note: These items illustrate the types of items used in the item bank for this objective.
All items have been written to match the cognitive process of the understand verb in the
objective. Questions require students to interpret, summarize or explain legal and
ethical issues in healthcare. These exact questions will not be used on the secured
test, but questions in similar formats will be used.
These assessment items may be used as prototypes by teachers and students to
generate similar items to comprise formative assessments for you classroom. This
strategy is especially helpful during the field test year when classroom item banks are
not available. Results of formative assessment should be used to diagnose levels of
mastery, determine if re-teaching is needed, and guide further instruction.
1.
The student observed a healthcare professional take an apple from a patient’s room
when the patient was out of the room for an x-ray. The healthcare professional is guilty
of:
a.
assault.
b.
battery.
c.
murder.
d.
theft.
Answer: D
2.
If the healthcare professional threatens a patient, the healthcare professional is guilty of:
a.
Murder.
b.
Assault.
c.
Battery.
d.
Theft.
Answer: C
3.
The patient was injured when she fell off the bed. The healthcare provider found that the
side rails were not up. What legal standard was violated?
a.
Defamation
b.
Invasion of privacy
c.
Malpractice
d.
Negligence
Answer: D
4.
A patient admitted to a facility for an elective procedure is offered the opportunity to
establish a living will and health care power of attorney as a result of legislation related
to
a.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
b.
Patient’s Bill of Rights
c.
Patient Self-Determination Act
d.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Answer: C
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