Privacy
Confidentiality
Keeping a patient's personal and medical information private
Consent
Assault
An intentional threat or attempt to physically harm another person
Ethics
Principles that help determine what is right and wrong
Contracts
Legally enforceable agreements between two or more parties
Being careful and tactful when handling private information
Express consent
Permission that is clearly stated, either verbally or in writing
Battery
Intentional, unwanted physical contact with another person.
Values
Personal beliefs about what is right, important, or worthwhile
Express contract
A contract in which the terms are directly stated
Defamation of character
A false statement that harms someone's reputation
Implied consent
Permission that is understood from a patient's actions or circumstances.
Negligence
Failure to use the reasonable care expected in a situation.
Ethical dilemma
A situation where a person must choose between conflicting ethical principles
Implied contracts
An agreement created through the actions or circumstances of the parties
Libel
Defamation that is published or written
Informed consent
Permission given after a patient receives enough information about a procedure and it's risks.
Malpractice
Professional negligence by a healthcare worker
Codes of ethics
Rules established by a professional organization to guide behavior
Breach of contract
Failure to fulfill the terms of a contract
Slander
Defamation that is spoken
Invasive procedures
Procedures that involve entering the body, such as surgery
Fraud
Intentional deception used to obtain something of value
Justice
Treating people fairly and equally
Damages
Money awarded to compensate someone for harm or loss