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