| A | B |
|---|
| emancipated minors | individuals younger than 18 years old who are independent and living away from home |
| implied contract | contract that is not in writing but has all the components of a legal contract |
| medical ethics | code of conduct for the healthcare profession |
| ethics | standards of human conduct |
| etiquette | rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society |
| medical health record | clinical, scientific, administrative, and legal document of facts containing statements relating to a patient |
| portability | people with preexisting conditions cannot be denied health insurance when moving from one job to another |
| incidental disclosure | type of privacy exposure that is specifically allowed under HIPAA |
| privacy | denotes a zone of inaccessibility |
| confidentiality | communication of private and personal inforamtion from one person to another |
| subpoena duces tecum | legal document that requires an individual to appear in court with a piece of evidence |
| breach of confidentiality | disclosure violation can be written or oral |
| durable power of attorney | an agent who can handle individual's affairs if patient becomes incapacitated |
