29 Sep Explain the four elements of negligence that must be present in order for a plaintiff to recover damages? Discuss the purposes for which the health record
- Explain the four elements of negligence that must be present in order for a plaintiff to recover damages?
- Discuss the purposes for which the health record is maintained within a healthcare organization.
- Explain the concept of e-discovery and discuss the role of health information management professionals in the e-discovery process.
- What are the differences between a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare?
- The corporate director of risk management is asked to review a patient’s health record in preparation for legal proceedings for a malpractice case. The lawsuit was brought by the patient 72 days after the procedure. Health information contains a summary of two procedures that were dictated 95 days after the procedure. The physician in question has a longstanding history of being non-compliant with the organization’s record completion policies, and previous concerns regarding this physician’s record maintenance practices had been reported to the organization’s credentialing committee.
- Apply appropriate legal concepts to demonstrate why this health information may not be admissible in court.
- What judgment, if any, regarding negligence could be made against the organization?
