Question | Answer |
agent | a person with the legal right to speak/act on the behalf of another. the person is legally responsible for the actions or statements made by the agent on his behalf. |
breach | the breaking or violating of a law, promise, contract or duty |
civil law | the laws of a state or nation which deal with the enforcement of civil rights. disputes between citizens: violation of rights by one person to another |
common law | unwritten law that that is based on customs or court decisions |
confidential relationships | a relationship in which one cannot reveal information given to him by another without the express consent (permission) of the other, unless required by law |
criminal law | laws that pertain to crime and its punishments |
doctrine of respondeat superior | "the law of agency" the doctor is principle; you are his agent |
ethics | a set of behavioral/moral standards formed by a particular group or profession which attempts to govern the actions or behavior of the members of that group |
felony | a crime more serious than a misdemeanor |
good Samaritan law | laws exempting physicians and other medical professionals from liability for treatment given in accident cases |
grievance committee | group established by the local medical society who hear and investigate complaints about physicians in the area regarding professional care or excessive fees charged. |
informed consent | to give consent, having full knowledge of the matter at hand and the dangers that may be involved(written) |
implied consent | to give consent, by interference or action but without the express statement |
medical practice acts | state laws which govern the methods and requirements in gaining a license to practice medicine. includes what a physician can practice in his field (specialty) and grounds for suspension or revocation of license |
morbidity | the relative incidence of disease |
principles of medical ethics | ten section code condensed by the AMA in 1957 to aid the physician to individually and collectively maintain a high level of ethical conduct |
revocation | the cancellation or summoning back of license/act |
reciprocity | the acceptance of one state's standards as at least equal to or superior to their own |
tort | a civil wrong |
statue of limitation | time period during which a medical malpractice suit must be filed |