Chapter 2, Problem 2.20.3C

Nursing Homes Assistant Identify the most common form of litigation in Nursing Homes. Describe a situation in which an individual in this profession might be held liable for negligence and ways to proactively avoid or prevent negligence in the profession that you selected.

True or False The Freedom of Information Act exempts (does not allow) the release of personal medical data.

discuss your thoughts on how someone addicted to crack cocaine should be treated in terms of the law. Should they be mandated to treatment or should they deal with the legal ramifications brought on by having illegal possession of a controlled substance? Explain your reasoning. You must include at least 1 academic reference in your response

Understand an appropriate course of action in dealing with a malpractice complaint

My professor instructed me to make assignment on this topic " The impact of prescription writing to improve the use of safe drug " .Can you prepare a conclusion or summary regarding the topic, which i can use on my assignment ? Please answer at your own easy words.  I will rate you positive if you do so. Thank you

Is there a legal penalty in Tennessee for assaulting a nurse? What is that penalty?   Explain why that penalty is a good preventative measure or why it is not. Provide details to substantiate your stance on the penalty.

A physician is sued for negligence due to the actions of an inexperienced, contracted phlebotomist hired to cover summer vacations. This is an example ofa. assault and battery.b. res ipsa loquitur.c. the statute of limitations.d. vicarious liability.

A nurse answers a patient’s call light and finds the patient on the floor by the bathroom door. After calling for assis-tance and examining the patient for injury, the nurse helps the patient back to bed and then fills out an incident report. Which statements accurately describe aspects of this proce-dure? Select all that apply. a. An incident report is used as disciplinary action againststaff members.b. An incident report is used as a means of identifyingrisks.c. An incident report is used for quality control.d. The facility manager completes the incident report.e. An incident report makes facts available in case litigationoccurs.f. Filing of an incident report should be documented in thepatient record.

Place the following coding steps in the correct order. Identify the main term for each condition. Verify the code in the tabular list. Locate the main terms in the alphabetic index. Check compliance with any applicable official guidelines and list codes in appropriate order. Review complete medical documentation. Abstract the medical conditions from the visit documentation.