A situation in which a healthcare professional stops caring for a patient without arranging for care by an equally qualified substitute.

The open threat of bodily harm to another.

An action that causes bodily harm to another.

Principles of right and wrong in issues that arise from medical advances.

The violation of or failure to live up to a contract’s terms.

Involves crimes against persons. A person can sue another person, business, or the government. Judgments often require a payment of money.

A voluntary agreement that a patient gives to allow a medically trained person the permission to touch, examine, and perform a treatment.

A voluntary agreement between two parties in which specific promises are made.

Involves crimes against the state. When a state or federal law is violated, the government brings criminal charges against the alleged offender.

Damaging a person’s reputation by making public statements that are both false and malicious.

A sworn statement regarding the facts of a case that is used to prepare a case for trial.

durable power of attorney

A document naming the person who will make decisions regarding medical care on behalf of another person if that person becomes unable to do so.

General principles of right and wrong, as opposed to requirements of law.

A contract clearly stated in written or spoken words.

A serious crime, such as murder or rape, that is punishable by imprisonment. In certain crimes, a felony is punishable by death.

An act of deception that is used to take advantage of another person or entity.

A contract that is created by the acceptance or conduct of the parties rather than the written word.

A rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.

A substitute physician hired to see patients while the regular physician is away from the office.

Anyone under the age of majority—18 in most states, 21 in some jurisdictions.

A less serious crime such as theft under a certain dollar amount or disturbing the peace. A misdemeanor is punishable by fines or imprisonment.

A medical professional’s failure to perform an essential action or performance of an improper action that directly results in the harm of a patient.

POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form

A set of medical orders completed by a healthcare provider after a discussion with the patient regarding his or her desires for treatment; it serves as a set of portable treatment orders.

In civil law, a breach of some obligation that causes harm or injury to someone.

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CHAPTER 5

Key Term chapter 5 (legal and ethical issues)

Term	Definition
abandonment	A situation in which a healthcare professional stops caring for a patient without arranging for care by an equally qualified substitute.
assault	The open threat of bodily harm to another.
battery	An action that causes bodily harm to another.
bioethics	Principles of right and wrong in issues that arise from medical advances.
breach of contract	The violation of or failure to live up to a contract’s terms.
civil law	Involves crimes against persons. A person can sue another person, business, or the government. Judgments often require a payment of money.
consent	A voluntary agreement that a patient gives to allow a medically trained person the permission to touch, examine, and perform a treatment.
contract	A voluntary agreement between two parties in which specific promises are made.
criminal law	Involves crimes against the state. When a state or federal law is violated, the government brings criminal charges against the alleged offender.
defamation	Damaging a person’s reputation by making public statements that are both false and malicious.
deposition	A sworn statement regarding the facts of a case that is used to prepare a case for trial.
durable power of attorney	A document naming the person who will make decisions regarding medical care on behalf of another person if that person becomes unable to do so.
ethics	General principles of right and wrong, as opposed to requirements of law.
expressed contract	A contract clearly stated in written or spoken words.
felony	A serious crime, such as murder or rape, that is punishable by imprisonment. In certain crimes, a felony is punishable by death.
fraud	An act of deception that is used to take advantage of another person or entity.
implied contract	A contract that is created by the acceptance or conduct of the parties rather than the written word.
law	A rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.
locum tenens	A substitute physician hired to see patients while the regular physician is away from the office.
minor	Anyone under the age of majority—18 in most states, 21 in some jurisdictions.
misdemeanor	A less serious crime such as theft under a certain dollar amount or disturbing the peace. A misdemeanor is punishable by fines or imprisonment.
negligence	A medical professional’s failure to perform an essential action or performance of an improper action that directly results in the harm of a patient.
POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form	A set of medical orders completed by a healthcare provider after a discussion with the patient regarding his or her desires for treatment; it serves as a set of portable treatment orders.
tort	In civil law, a breach of some obligation that causes harm or injury to someone.

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