Ch.4 key terms
adult?
someone 18 years or older
agent
someone who has the authority to represent another person
assault
any threatened or implied act, whether carried out or no
permission in order to do something
damages
money to compensate for an injury or loss
discreet
being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy
ethical dilemmas
a situation with no clear answer
express consent
more formal either oral or in writing. Patient gives direct yes or no.
fraud
form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery
invasive procedures
procedures that include punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into body
justice
fairness
legislation
law
libel
disclosed in written form
malpractice
the term for improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment
protocols
standard methods for performing tasks
slander
in spoken form
principles
fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of beliefs
respondeat superior
let the master answer
values
reflect what we care about most and guide our decisions and behaviors
negligence
failure to meet the standard of care that can be reasonably expected from a person with certain training and experience
living will
document outlines an individual's wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given
informed consent
process where the patient gets the news about the treatment and gives his or hers permission
implied contracts
the actions of the parties create the contract
implied consent
indicated by patients actions, showing up for appointments, opening mouth for dentist.
ethical dilemmas
a situation with no clear answer