Assessment of educational programs for quality and effectiveness and used as a criterion for eligibility to sit for a national certification examination
"Above all, do no harm."
Taking another's property without consent
Reckless disregard for the safety of another; willful indifference
Legal principle, created by a court decision, that provides an example of authority for judges deciding similar issues later
Jurisdiction is given to courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties
Willful, intentional acts that violate the civil rights of a patient
"A person who receives health services from a health care provider and who gives consent for the provider to provide those services."
Slander or libel that damages a person's reputation or good name
An injury resulting from the activity of health care professionals
Prior to start of a procedure; all members of surgical team verify correct patient, procedure, site, and side.
The motto used by AST, meaning "The Patient First"
The individual who initiates a lawsuit
Title used that establishes a minimum knowledge base for a given health care profession
An act that causes another person to fear that he or she will be touched in an offensive, insulting, or physically injurious manner without consent or authority to do so
The combined account of the interaction between the patient and the health care providers during a given incidence of illness or treatment.
Court-appointed protector for an individual incapable of making his or her own decisions
A statement one expects to prove true
Professional liability coverage to cover discrepancy between hospital and individual policies in negligence lawsuits
Professional rules and standards of behavior that include principles such as impartiality, objectivity, duty of care, and confidentiality and disclosure