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abandonment
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Leaving a patient after care has been
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advance directive
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A DNR order.
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confidentiality
except to other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care, or under subpoena, or in a court of law, or when the patient has signed a release of confidentiality.
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The obligation not to reveal information obtained about a patient
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consent
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Permission from the patient for care or other action by the EMT.
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crime scene
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The location of a crime or evidence of a crime
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do not resuscitate (DNR) order
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A legal document which states that the patient does not wish to prolong life through resuscitative efforts.
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duty to act
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An obligation to provide care to a patient.
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expressed consent
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Consent given by mentally competent adults
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Good Samaritan laws
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Laws designed to provide legal protection for citizens and health care personnel when administering emergency care.
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HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,
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Law protecting the privacy of health care information
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implied consent
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The consent a person would presume to give if they were able.
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liability
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Being held legally responsible.
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negligence
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A finding of failure to act properly in a situation in which there is:
* a duty to act
* care was not given
* caused harm
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organ donor
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Person donating organs or tissues in the event of death.
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scope of practice
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A set of regulations that define the extent and limits of the EMT’s job.
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