Ethical responsibilities
what are ethics?
These are principles that help people decide what is right and wrong
What is negligence?
This means failing to use reasonable care and causing harm.
What is confidentiality?
This means keeping a patients private information from being shared without permission.
what are protocols?
These are standard steps or procedures that healthcare workers are expected to follow.
What is express consent?
A patient clearly says yes before receiving a procedure. This is an example of this type of consent.
What are values ?
These are beliefs about what is important and guide a persons choices.
what is fraud?
This is intentional deception for an unfair or dishonest purpose.
what is consent?
This means permission given for a treatment or procedure.
what is legislation?
These are laws created by a lawmaking body.
What is implied consent?
A patient gives permission through their actions rather than directly saying yes.
What is an ethical dilemma ?
This is a situation where there is no clear right answer between difficult choices.
what is slander?
This is a false spoken statement that harms someones reputation.
what is informed consent?
This is permission given after a patient understands the treatment, risks, benefits, and choices.
what is a contract?
This is a legally enforceable agreement between people or organizations.
What is false imprisonment?
A healthcare worker prevents a patient from leaving when there is no legal reason to do so.
What is justice?
This principle means treating all people fairly and equally.
what is libel?
This is a false written statement that harms someones reputation.
what is autonomy?
This gives a person the right to make their own healthcare decisions.
What is durable power of attorney for health care?
This legal document allows another person to make healthcare decisions when someone cannot.
What is assault?
A person threatens unwanted physical contact with another person.
What is autonomy?
This means respecting a patients right to make their own decisions.
what is malpractice?
This occurs when a healthcare professional's negligence causes harm to a patient.
what is living will?
This legal document states a persons wishes for medical treatment if they cannot communicate.
What is respondeat superior?
This legal principle can make an employer responsible for an employees actions while working.
What is battery?
A healthcare worker makes unwanted physical contact with a patient without permission.