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TermDefinition
Plaintiff Person bringing charges in lawsuit
Defendant Person against whom charges are being brought.
Liable Legally responsible or obligated
Precedent (Also known as case law) Decisions made by judges in various courts that become rule of law and apply to other cases.
Summary judgment Decision made by a court that pleads no basis for trial
Federal preemption Doctrine that can bar injured consumers from suing in state court when the products that hurt them met federal standards
Law Set of governing rules
Ethics Principles, Standards, guide to conduct
Moral Values Beliefs formed through the influence of family, culture, and society
Hippocratic Oath A pledge for physicians, influenced by the practices of the Greek physician Hippocrates
Bioethicists specialists who consult with medical professionals to help make difficult decisions
Ethics committees Determine possible solutions to difficult health care issues.
Etiquette Standards of behavior considered good manners.
Courtesy The practice of good manners
Compassion Empathy
Common sense Sound practical judgment.
People skills Traits and capabilities that allow you to get along well with others
Technical skills Abilities acquired in the course of study
Critical thinking skills Problem solving skills
Veracity truth telling
Role Fidelity Health care practitioners have a specific scope of practice for which they are licensed
Justice What is due an individual
Nonmaleficence the duty to “do no harm
Reciprocity The process by which a professional license obtained in one state may be accepted as valid in other states by prior agreement without re-examination
Certification A voluntary credentialing process whereby applicants who meet specific requirements may receive a certificate.
Accreditation Official authorization or approval for an organization conforming to specific standards—usually voluntary
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