Laws and justice
What is a person if they are 18 or older?
What is an adult?
Ethics
a system of principles a society develops to guide decisions on what is right or wrong
Consent
Permission to do a procedure or act
False imprisonment
if patients are held against their will
Autonomy
self-determination
What is a person if they 18 years or younger, who are financially independent, married, or in the military?
What is an ethical dilemma
What is a situation where there is no clear answer?
Express of consent
when a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment
Fraud
A form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery
Invasive procedures
involves puncturing or incisions into the skin
What is a legislation
What is euthanasia?
What is (mercy killing) performing an action that results in death to relieve suffering?
Implied consent
consent indicated by a patients actions
Libel
written defamation of character
Agent
someone who has the authority to represent someone
What does justice refer to?
The patient's legal right to privacy is
Confidentiality
Implied contract
actions of the parties that create consent
Malpractice
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity
Damages
money compensated for an injury or loss
What is a document that outlines a individual’s wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given?
What is a living will?
Being careful of what you say
Informed consent
when the patient receives information about their treatment and gives full consent
Assault
Any threatened or implied act whether or not inflicted
Advance directives
written desires by a patient