National Healthcareer Association CPT Study Guide Ea
Tort
Is a wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another. Some examples of common torts
that can occur in the clinic are the following:
Battery - The basis of tort in this case is the unprivileged touching of one person by
another. When a procedure is to be performed on a patient, the patient must give consent
in full knowledge of the procedure and the risk it entails (informed consent).
Invasion of privacy – This is the release of medical records without the patient‟s
knowledge and permission.
Defamation of character – This consists of injury to another person‟s reputation, name,
or character through spoken (slander) or written (libel) words.
Good Samaritan Law - This law deals with the rendering of first aid by health care
professionals at the scene of an accident or sudden injury. It encourages health care professionals
to provide medical care within the scope of their training without fear of being sued for
negligence.
APPENDIX A: PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS
As a patient in XXX Hospital you have the right, consistent with law, to:
1. Receive treatment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or source of
payment.
2. Receive considerate and respectful care in a clean and safe environment free of unnecessary restraints.
3. Receive emergency care if you need it.
4. Be informed of the name and position of the doctor who will be in charge of your care in the hospital.
5. Know the names, positions and functions of any hospital staff involved in your care.
6. Receive complete information about your diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
7. Receive all the information that you need to give informed consent for any proposed procedure or treatment. This
information shall include the possible risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment.
8. Receive all the information you need to give informed consent for an order not to resuscitate. You also have the right to
designate an individual to give this consent for you if you are too ill to do so. If you would like additional information,
please ask
9. Refuse treatment, examination, or observation, if retired or a family member, and be told what effect this may have on
your health.
10. Refuse to take part in research. In deciding whether or not to participate, you have the right to a full explanation.
11. Privacy while in the hospital and confidentiality of all information and records regarding your care.
12. Participate in all decisions about your treatment and discharge from the hospital.
13. Review your medical record without charge. Obtain a copy of your medical record for which the hospital can charge a
reasonable fee. You cannot be denied a copy solely because you cannot afford to pay.
14. Receive a bill and explanation of all charges.
15. Complain without fears of reprisals about the care and services you are receiving and to have the hospital respond to
you; and if requested, a written response. If you are not satisfied with the hospital's response, you can complain to the
Patient Representative Office located here in the hospital.
16. Receive information about pain and pain relief measures, be involved in pain management plan, and receive a quick
response to reports of pain.
17. Receive healthcare in an environment that is dedicated to avoiding patient harm and improving patient safety.
18. The right to request information about advance directives regarding your decisions about medical care.
19. Make known your wishes in regard to anatomical gifts. Your may document your wishes in your health care proxy or on
a donor card, available from the hospital.
20. Understand and use these rights. If for any reason you do not understand or you need help, the hospital will attempt to
provide assistance, including an interpreter.