Module 01 Written Assignment – Key Legal Concepts

In a one-page paper, define each concept below and compose a sentence or two that describes how the concept is used and relates to Health Information Management (HIM). Be sure to use your own words.

Discovery
Spoliation
Stare decisis
Tort law
Jurisdiction
Statutes
E-discovery
Mediation
Metadata
Subpoena duces tecum
Example: Rules

Rules – Definition: The principles established by authorities that prescribe or direct certain action or forbearance from action. Rules, specifically Civil Procedure Rules and Evidence Rules, are of particular interest to the HIS Manager as they pertain to the admissibility of health record information into evidence.

This assignment will be evaluated based on your ability to correctly define and describe the application of legal terminology to the HIM profession.

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Health Information Management
Discovery-This includes the collection and production of information related to a particular issue of interest as demanded by law following a suit or some form of investigation. Discovery guarantees that an investigation process is efficient enough by granting access to material necessary for making different decisions related to the health information issue of conflict.

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