Ethical Responsibilities
means self determination.
Autonomy
is a form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery
fraud
Permission
consent
law
legislation
A nurse is frustrated with a difficult patient and posts a rant on social media detailing the patient's medical condition, using the patient's full name
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Defamation of Characte
means being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy
discreet
Financial responsibility
damages
someone 18 years of age or older.
adult
someone who has the authority to represent another person.
agent
A 16-year-old high school student comes to a clinic seeking medical treatment without their parents' knowledge
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emancipated minor
refers to fairness
justice
can be charged if patients are held against their will, unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves.
false imprisonment
This document outlines an individual's wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given
living will
financial responsibility if the patient suffers harm as a result of refusing treatment.
damages
Implied Consent
Violating that right, even if well intentioned, can result in a lawsuit.
confidentiality
Disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another. This is known as
defamation of character
If a patient feels threatened about receiving unwanted treatment, even if it is not performed, this can result in the crime of
assult
is the term for improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment.
malpractice
A terminal cancer patient decides they want to stop all chemotherapy treatments and go into comfort care. The family begs the doctor to keep treating the patient against their wishe
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Ethical Dilemma
Though they vary in detail, the ------ all share the same purpose: to set standards of professional conduct that promote the welfare of patients and ensure a high quality of care.
codes of ethics
In this document, sometimes called a ',' individuals designate specific people to act on their behalf if they become unable to make health care decisions
durable power of attorney health care
are individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independent, married, in the military, or have been emancipated by a court.
emancipated minors
if one of the parties fails to fulfill his part of the agreement, this can result in a
breach of contract
While looking through the patient's wallet to find their identification, the admissions clerk finds a signed, legally witnessed paper document. The document states: "If my heart stops beating and I am unable to make my own choices, I do not want CPR, and I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator
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Living will and implied consent