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Terminology 104
Unit 4
Question | Answer |
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A code of standards which guides the practice of medicine | Standard of Care |
To withdrawal care from a patient without reasonable notice | Abandonment |
Improper medical treatment through carelessness or ingnorance | Malpractice |
Information that cannot be given without the patient's consent | Privileged Information |
A willful and unlawful use of force of violence on a person | Battery |
An intentional, unlawful attempt of bodily injury to another by force | Assult |
Obligated according to law | Liable |
Presumed consent | Implied Consent |
Written consent that states understanding | Informed consent |
a harmful false statement made about another person | Slander |
A system of professional conduct, behavior, morals and values | Ethics |
deceit, unethical practice intended to gain unfair advantage | Fraud |