HSC 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Mandate, Experiential Learning

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Health Science
• Course: HSC 2000
• Professor: Daniel J Estrada

Document Summary

Career development, refers to an organized planning method used to form an individual"s work identity. Individual mandate: requirement to obtain healthcare coverage under the affordable care act (obamacare, if not abided by, you will be fined under obamacare. Professionalism: refers to the conduct, character, skill, and judgment of a trained person, professionals who act in an accountable and ethical manner in the workplace and maintain a steady composure in the face of adversity demonstrate professionalism. Lawsuits: hallmark of american life, attempt to resolve disputes that were not resolved by other means, healthcare professionals are subjects of lawsuits for a number of reasons. Most common types of malpractice: malpractice refers to professional misconduct. Continuing education requirements: the process by which a professional seeks recurrent learning activities and training, degree credit courses, nondegree career training, sponsored workforce training, experiential learning, self-directed learning.