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CH 4 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ethics | a system of principles a society develops to guide decisions about what is right and wrong |
| principles | fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of beliefs |
| ethical dilemma | a situation in which there is no clear answer |
| code of ethics | health care professionals are guided by principles outlined in occupation-specific |
| values | reflect what we care about most and guide our decisions and behavior |
| protocols | standard methods for performing tasks |
| euthanasia | performing an action that results in death of a patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovery |
| mercy killing | performing an action that results in death of a patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovery |
| autonomy | self determination |
| consent | permission |
| informed consent | the process in which the patient receives information about treatment and gives his or her permission |
| implied consent | indicated by the patients actions |
| express consent | more formal either oral or in writing in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment |
| invasive procedures | involves punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into the body |
| adult | someone 18 years of age or older |
| emancipated minors | individuals younger than 18 who are financially independent married in the military or have been emancipated by a court |
| battery | the unauthorized touching of another person |
| assault | a crime of a person feeling threatened about receiving unwanted treatment |
| false imprisonment | a legal claim patients can charge if they are held against their will unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves or others |
| advanced directives | written documents that detail the patients wishes regarding health care decisions consist of the living will and the durable power of attorney |
| living will | the part of advanced directive that outlines the individuals wishes regarding the type and extent of medical care to be given |
| durable power of attorney for health care | designation of health care surrogate/representative |
| legislation | law |
| justice | fairness |
| fraud | a form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery |
| discreet | being careful of what you say preserving confidences and respecting privacy |
| confidentiality | preserving the legal rights of a patient to privacy concerning his or her medical affairs |
| defamation of character | disclosing unauthorized information can result being charged with harming the reputation of another |
| libel | when disclosed in written form |
| slander | when disclosed in spoken form |
| contracts | formalized promises that are enforceable by law |
| breach of contract | one of the parties fails to fulfil his part of the agreement |
| implied contracts | most contracts between health care providers and patients |
| agent | someone who has the authority to represent another person |
| respondeat superior | "let the master answer" |
| damages | money to compensate for injury or loss |
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