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chapter 3 key terms
key terms and definition
| Key term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abandonment | Stopping patient care with out the proper notification |
| Act | A bill or measure that has become law |
| Advocate | To intervene on the behalf of others |
| Arbitration | A formal process that parties of a dispute agree to submit to a neutral party |
| Assumption of risk | A defense to a lawsuit that establishes that the plaintiff assumed the risk of whatever caused the injury |
| Autonomy | Ability to make independent decisions without constrain by others |
| Civil law | Law that regulates relationships between individuals and groups |
| Cloning | Producing genetically identical cells or individuals artificially |
| Common law | Unwritten body of law based on general custom |
| Comparative negligence | A defense to a lawsuit that establishes a percentage of responsibility for the injury on the part of the plaintiff |
| Contingency | A condition that must be met before a contract is binding |
| Contributory negligence | A defense to a lawsuit that establishes any responsibility for the injury on the part of the plaintiff |
| Defendant | A person or group against an action that has been brought to court |
| Deposition | Swearing to oath to an officer of the court before trial begins |
| Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order | An order signed by a physician not to revive the patient |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | The federal agency that enforces the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) 1970 |
| Duty | Commitment to act in a certain way |
| Emancipated minor | A person under age 18 has the rights as an adult including consent to medical care |
| Fidelity | Faithfulness |
| Fraud | Intentional deception resulting in injury or loss |
| Gene therapy | Giving patients new genes or parts of genes to treat a disease or condition |
| Genetic engineering | Making, altering, or repairing genetic material |
| Health care proxy | A legal document that assigns an agent if someone is unable to make their medical needs known |
| Informed consent | Agreement to a medical procedure after getting informed on it's pros and cons |
| Licensure | When the state provides the license after viewing the qualifications |
| Litigation | Process of taking lawsuits through courts |
| Living will | A legal document with EXACTLY what the patient want and don't want for medical treatment |
| Malfeasance | A crime or wrong doing that is illegal or contrary to official obligation |
| Malpractice | Negligence by a professional |
| Mature minor | Anyone under 18 with the maturity to provide consent for certain medical procedures |
| Beneficence | Performing good deeds |
| Bill | A law proposed by a legislative body |
| Case law | Law established by decisions of previous court cases |
| Misfeasance | Performing a legal act in an improper way |
| Negligence | Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person |
| Nonfeasance | Failing to perform an act that should have been done resulting in an injury |
| Nonmalfeasance | Ethical concept requiring that an action do no harm or less harm than good |
| Controlled substance | A drug that could be addictive or be abused |
| Crime | An action that breaks the law |
| Criminal law | Law that regulates offences against the public welfare |
| Plaintiff | The person or group that makes the complaint in a lawsuit |
| Prescription | An order to the pharmacist to dispense a supply of medication |
| Privilege | A special immunity that protects against legal liability |
| Prudent | Using care or common sense |
| Embezzlement | Fraudulent of funds or property of employer or client |
| Ethics | The branch of knowledge that deals with standards of behavior or beliefs |
| Felony | A serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment |
| Reciprocity | Automatic issuing of a license in one state to a holder of a license in another state |
| Re ipsa loquitur | Things speak for itself (negligence) |
| Respondeat superior | A legal document making an employer liable for the negligent acts of employees |
| Right | A claim that is expected to be honored |
| Larceny | Stealing another person's property or money without violence |
| Liability | Legal responsibility |
| License | Official permission to perform an activity or practice a profession |
| Standard of care | Level of appropriate care required for a health professional |
| Statute of limitations | A law limiting the time period for beginning a lawsuit |
| Stem cells | Cells that have the capability to develop into various types of tissue |
| Subpoena | A court order for a witness to appear and give testimony |
| Mediation | Negotiation by third party to help 2 parties resolve a dispute |
| Medical durable power of attorney | A written authorization to make health care decisions |
| Misdemeanor | A less serious crime |
| Statutory law | Law enacted by a legislative body |
| Subpoena duces tecum | A court order to produce documents or records |
| Tort | An injury or wrong against a person or property that does not involve breach of contract |
| Veracity | Truthfulness |
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