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Unit 6

Health Science Unit 6: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Healthcare

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Criminal law Deals with crimes against people, property, or society
Civil Law Focuses on legal relationships between people and the protection of rights
Torts A civil wrong that causes harm or injury to another person
Malpractice failure of a professional to use the degree of skill and learning expected in their profession, resulting in injury or damage to a person
Negligence Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position
Assault Threat or attempt to injure a person
Battery Unlawful touching of another person without consent
Informed Consent Permission granted voluntarily by a person after being informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure
Invasion of privacy Unnecessarily exposing an individual or revealing personal information without consent
False imprisonment Restraining or restricting a person’s freedom without authorization
Abuse Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
Slander Spoken, false statements causing harm
Libel Written, false statements causing harm
Malpractice insurance Insurance that protects healthcare professionals from lawsuits claiming malpractice Usually the healthcare worker or the facility pays for it
Implied Contracts Obligations are understood without being verbally expressed
Expressed Contracts Clearly stated in words or writing
Breached Contracts When one party fails to fulfill their part of the agreement
Types of Legal Disabilities People who do not have the legal capacity to form a contract
5 Stages of Grief Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Privileged communication exceptions Births/deaths Injuries caused by violence Drug abuse, communicable diseases, or STDs
HIPAA Started in 1996 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Protects patient health information and privacy.
Living Will Legal document stating what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when a person is terminally ill
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Legal document allowing a person to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if they become unable to do so
Ethics Set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong
Last Sense to Go When Dying Hearing
Basic Ethical Principles in Health Care Put the saving of life and promotion of health above all else Treat all patients equally Maintain competence in your professional skills Confidentiality Refrain from unethical practices Loyalty Treat others the way you want to be treated
Patient Bill of Rights Considerate and respectful care Obtain complete current information about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis Receive informed consent before any procedure Refuse treatment Privacy and confidentiality
Clinical Death heart stops breathing & breathing ceases
Biological Death used for the removal of life support & organ donation not irreversible
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