Page 6 - Phlebotomy Legal Considerations Flash Cards

What is informed What will be done, who will do it,

consent? And what how will it be done, expected

does the patient outcomes, procedure
alternatives, the consequences of
understand not having the procedure done

Unnecessary exposure of an

individual or revealing
What is invasion of personal information about

privacy? an individual without

consent

If the information
What is libel
released is written

improper, illegal, or negligent

professional activity or
What is malpractice? treatment, especially by a

medical practitioner, lawyer,

or public official.

Required by law in
What is mandating

reporting? every state to report
suspected abuse