Ethical Responsibilities
written instructions that outline individuals' desires regarding care should they become unable, as the result of illness or injury, to make these decisions.
what is confidentiality
Demonstrate integrity and respect, and protect patient
what are damages
money to compensate for an injury or loss
what is a contract
formalized promises that are enforceable by law.
what is an agent
is someone who has the authority to represent another person.
what is code of ethics
achieve the high levels of ethical consciousness, decision making, and practice by members of the profession
what is consent
permission
euthanasia
is performing an action that results in the death of a patient to allevi- ate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovery.
what is being discreet
being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy
what is assault
a violent, physical attack.
what is defamations of character
Disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another
who are emancipated minors
individuals younger that the age of 18
what is express consent
which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment.
what are ethics
provides the general principles on which laws are based
what is breach of contract
If one of the parties fails to fulfill his part of the agreement
what is malpractice
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment.
what are principles
fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of beliefs
what is implied consent
indicated by the patient's actions
what are invasive procedures
involve punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into the body
what is a ethical dilemma
a situation in which there is no clear answer.
what is negligence
This is failure to meet the standard of care that can be reasonably expected from a person with certain training and experience.
what are protocols
standard methods for performing tasks
what is informed consent
the process in which the patient receives information about treatment and gives his or her permission
what is legislation
the law
what is a false imprisonment
charged if patients are held against their will, unless they are men- tally incompetent or a danger to themselves