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A list of terms related to the legal and medical aspects of phlebotomy. It covers topics such as civil and criminal laws, consent, confidentiality, and different types of medical tests. likely to be useful for students studying phlebotomy or medical law, as well as healthcare professionals who need to be familiar with these terms.
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Assault – threat or immediate battery Battery – intentional harmful or offensive touching Blood bank test for – T and C Breach of confidentiality – failure to keep privileged medical information private Chemistry test for – CMP, BMP Civil laws – concerned with actions between two private parties such as individuals or organizations; constitute the bank of legal actions dealt with in medical office or other health care facilities Coagulation test for – PT, PTT Criminal laws – concerned with laws designed to protect all members of society from unlawful acts by others ESR stands for - erythrocytes sedimentation rate Expressed consent – COA (conditions of admissions) Fraud – deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct Hematology test for – CBC, ESR Implied consent – always have patients permission even if they’ve signed an expressed consent Informed consent – can be given by a MD only Invasion of privacy – violation of ones right to be lef t alone Malpractice – type of negligence committed by a professional Microbiology test for – C+S, blood cultures Negligence – failure to exercise “due care”