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Allied Health Ch. 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ethics | a system of principles a society develops to guide decision making about what is right and wrong |
| principles | fundamental truths |
| ethical dilemma | a situation in which there is no clear answer |
| codes of ethics | set standards of professional conduct that promote the welfare of patients and ensure a high quality of care |
| values | the standards that provide the foundation for making decisions and guiding behavior |
| Euthanasia or mercy killing | performing an action that results in the death of a patient to alleviate suffering |
| stem cells | hold promise for replacing patient's cells that have been damaged |
| autonomy | self determination |
| consent | permission |
| informed consent | when a procedure has been explained, including consequences, the patient's permission is this |
| battery | any unauthorized touching of another person |
| assault | any threatened or implied act, wether carried out or not |
| implied consent | implied by patient's actions |
| express consent | given in writing |
| invasive procedure | involves punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments into the body |
| adult | over 18 yrs of age |
| emancipated minor | individuals under 18 who are financially independent, married or in the military |
| false imprisonment | patients being held against their will |
| advance directives | written instructions that outline individuals desires regarding care should they become unable |
| designation of health care surrogate | document individuals designate specific people to act on their behalf if they become unable |
| living will | document outlines an individuals wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given |
| legislation | law |
| justice | fairness |
| fraud | form of dishonesy that involves cheating or trickery |
| discreet | being careful what you say |
| confidentiality | patient's have a legal right to privacy concerning medical affairs |
| defamation of character | harming the reputation of another |
| libel | harming someone's reputation in written form |
| slander | harming someone's reputation in spoken form |
| contracts | formalized promises that are enforceable by law |
| breach of contract | if one of the parties fails to fulfill his or her part of the agreement |
| implied contracts | the actions of the parties create the contract |
| express contract | created when the parties discuss and agree on specific terms and conditions |
| agent | someone who has the authority to represent another person |
| respondeat superior | "let the master answer" employers are held liable for the behavior and actions of their employees |
| damages | money to compensate for an injury or loss |
| negligence | failure to meet the standard of care that can reasonably be expected |
| malpractice | professional negligence |
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