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Chapter 1 - Intro to Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics

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amoral   lacking or indifferent to moral standards  
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applied ethics   the practical application of moral standards to the conduct of individuals involved in organizations  
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bioethics   the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research  
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comparable worth   theory that extends equal pay requirements to all persons doing equal work  
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pay equity   comparable worth  
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compassion   ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients and fellow employees  
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cost/benefit analysis   utilitarianism, the benefit of the decision should outweigh the costs  
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utilitarianism   the greatest good for the greatest number of people  
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due process   the entitlement of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy  
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duty-based ethics   focuses on performing one's duty to various people and institutions  
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empathy   the ability to understand the feelings of another person without actually experiencing the pain or distress that a person is going through  
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ethics   the branch of philosophy relating to morals and moral principles  
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fidelity   loyalty and faithfulness to others  
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integrity   unwavering adherence to one's principles; dedication to high standards  
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justice-based ethics   based on the moral restraint "veil of ignorance"  
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laws   rules or actions prescribed by a governmental authority that have a binding legal force  
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litigious   excessively inclined to sue  
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medical ethics   moral conduct based on principles regulating the behavior of healthcare professionals  
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medical etiquette   standards of professional behavior that physicians use for conduct with other physicians  
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medical practice acts   laws established in all 50 states that define the practice of medicine as well as requirements and methods for licensure in a particular state  
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morality   the quality of being virtuous or practicing the right conduct  
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sympathy   pity for someone else  
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tolerance   a respect for those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, and nationality differ from our own  
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virtue-based ethics   based on character traits  
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principle of autonomy   people have the right to make decisions on their own life  
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principle of beneficence   we must not harm patients while we try to help them (do what is best)  
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principle of nonmalfeasance   first, do no harm; do the risks outweigh the benefits  
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principle of justice   all must be treated equally  
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sexual harassment   unwanted sexual advances, verbal or physical  
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rights-based ethics   emphasis based on a person's individual rights  
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American Medical Association   Set and define ethical standard for medical professionals  
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Three-step model   Is it legal, is it balanced, how does it make me feel?  
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Dr. Lo's clinical model   gather information, clarify ethical issues, resolve the dilemma  
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privacy   the ability to safeguard another persons confidences or information  
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