Legal
wrongs against person, property, society
What is someones ethics
set of principals dealing with what is morally right and wrong
What is malpractice?
professional negligance by a healthcare provider that causes patient care
equality definition in healthcare
providing same treatment or resources to everyone
what is conflict of interest?
when persons interests affect professional dutys
What is civil law?
relationships between people, protection of rights
What does HIPPA do?
protects privacy of a patients medical records
What is discrimination in healthcare?
when a patient recieves unfair treatment based on characteristics
what is equity in healthcare
considering indivdual needs and barriers of a patient
what is privacy?
protecting personal information
What is a tort?
wrongful act that does not involve a contract
What is Autonomy
respecting patients right to make their own decision
a false statement that harms another persons reputation
can a patient refuse treatment?
yes, but this can sometimes lead to ethical dilemmas in healthcare
what is euthanasia?
intentionally ending life to relieve suffering
Examples of Torts
malpractice, negligance, assault and battery
What are morals, should you put them aside in healthcare?
personal, cultural, or social principles that help people decide what is right or wrong, good or bad. No, morals and ethics should not be put aside in healthcare, but it shouldn't depict the level of care you give a person based on something you disagree with them with.
what is negligance?
faliure to meet required standard of care
what is a medical record?
a document containing patient info
what is informed consent?
permission given after recieving information
Assault Vs Battery
Assult- an attempt or threat to cause physical harm
Battery- the actual physical contact or use of force
what are examples of ethics in healthcare?
someones autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence
what is fidelity
as a provider you are trustworthy, honoring commitments, fufilling responsibilitys
what is delegation?
assigned tasks to another qualified person
What is a DNR
an order to not perform CPR