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MEDICAL TERMS 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bioethics | the study of 'right and wrong' as it pertains to science and medicine |
| breach | the breaking or violating of a law,promise,contract or duty |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dual relationship | natural aspect of human interactions where humans naturally develop multiple relationships in various environments |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| etiquette | refers to courtesy, customs and manners |
| fiduciary relationship | applied to a professional in whom a client places there trust |
| implied consent | to give consent by inference or action but without the express statement |
| informed consent | to give consent, having full knowledge of the matter at hand and the dangers that may be involved |
| morbidity | relative incidence of disease |
| power differential | element is inherent in any situation in which there is an assumed authority |
| reciprocity | the acceptance of ones states standards as at least equal to or superior to their own |
| statute | any written law |
| transference | this is the personalization of the professional relationship by the client |
| litigation | a lawsuit |
| statute of limitations | time period during which a medical practice suit must be filed |
| 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 |