ch.04
adult
is defined as someone 18 years of age or older.
Touch
is whether the patient gives permission
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Contract
are formalized promises that are enforceable by law
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Implied consent
is indicated by the patient's actions: showing up for a medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentist to administer an injection, or participating in therapeutic exercises. Express consent is more formal, either oral
Pg 91
Negligence
can result from an action performed incorrectly or from the failure to take a necessary action. People who are trained in health care are expected to have special knowl- edge and skills. Thus, they are held to a higher standard of care than those who are untrained.
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Advance directive
Self-determination about health care decisions is pos- sible by using advance directives. These are written instructions that outline individuals' desires regarding care
Pg 84
breach of contract
because the action agreed to was illegal. (The physician. might be charged with a criminal action, however.)
Pg 84
Damages
A patient suffering injuries from a fall caused by the incompetence of a physical therapist assistant could be awarded
Pg 89
Informed consent
is the process in which the patient receives information about treatment and gives his or her permission
Pg 91
Principles
of Medical Ethics addresses the issue of problematic laws:
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Agent
Agent Name of Succms & nable or unwilling to act t cessor Agent
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codes of ethics
developed by professional organizations.
Pg 83
Ethics
is a system of principles (fundamental truths that serve as the founda- tion for a system of beliefs) a society develops to guide decisions about what is right and wrong
Pg 84
Invasive procedures
involve punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into the body.)
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Malpract
is the term for improper, illegal, or neg- ligent professional activity or treatment
Battery
and battery is whether the patient gives
permission. An exception is emergency care administered when the patient is physically unable to give consent.
Confidentially
Advocate the essential value of certification and continuing education.
Embrace change, growth, and learning.
Pg 86
Express constant
s required for many procedures, especially those that are invasive
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Justice
requires that all patients, regardless of race, economic status, religion, nationality, or personal characteristics, receive the same level of care
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and consideration.
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Discreet
means being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy.
autonomy
which means self- determination. Patients have the right to make decisions about their health care,
Consent
express contract false imprisonment fraud implied
Pg 87
Ethical dilemma
because not everyone agrees to have
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their own organs, or those of family members, donated at the time of their death.
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Legislation
and policies that are beneficial for both patients and health care professionals.
Pg 85
Implied constant
is indicated by the patient's actions: showing up for a medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentist to administer an injection, or participating in therapeutic exercises. Express consent is more formal, either oral or in writing, in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment.