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MEDICAL TERMS 1

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bioethics   the study of 'right and wrong' as it pertains to science and medicine  
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breach   the breaking or violating of a law,promise,contract or duty  
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confidential relationship   a relationship in which one cannot reveal information given to him by another with the express consent of the other, unless required by law  
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counter-transference   transference from the opposite direction; the inability of the professional to separate the therapeutic relationship from personal feeling and expectations of the client  
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dual relationship   natural aspect of human interactions where humans naturally develop multiple relationships in various environments  
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emanicpated minor   minor whose parents have surrendered all rights/claims, responsibilities in relation to him. generally regarded as able to consent for themselves. a married, divorced, or pregnant minor.  
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ethics   a set of moral standards formed by a particular group or profession which attempts to govern the actions of behavior of the members of that group.  
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etiquette   refers to courtesy, customs and manners  
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fiduciary relationship   applied to a professional in whom a client places there trust  
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implied consent   to give consent by inference or action but without the express statement  
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informed consent   to give consent, having full knowledge of the matter at hand and the dangers that may be involved  
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morbidity   relative incidence of disease  
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power differential   element is inherent in any situation in which there is an assumed authority  
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reciprocity   the acceptance of ones states standards as at least equal to or superior to their own  
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statute   any written law  
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transference   this is the personalization of the professional relationship by the client  
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litigation   a lawsuit  
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statute of limitations   time period during which a medical practice suit must be filed  
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arbitration   legal method provided by a statute in some states where 2 parties agree to resolve any problems that may occur between them before an impartial panel  
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