Vocab
Communication
The exchange of information ideas,thoughts, and feelings.
malpractice
bad practice and the failure of a professional to use the degree and skill of learning
Empathy
the ability to understand an individuals feelings and share the feelings of another person
negligence
the failure to give care that is normally expected of a persona in a particular position
Slander
incorrect information that is spoken
Tort
A wrongful act that does not involve a contract
invasion of privacy
unnecessary exploring an individual or revealing personal information without individuals consent
self motivation
the ability to follow through with a task you set goals for yourself and work to reach those goals
Assault and Battery
the threat or attempt to injure and unlawful touching of another person without consent
libel
incorrect information that is written
Law
A rule provided by the government which you have to follow
false imprisonment
restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom
non-verbal communication
using body language and facial expressions to contact someone
Physical abuse
hitting, forcing people against their will depriving food or water and physical care
HIPPA
provide federal protection for privacy of health information in all states
Discretion
using good judgment in what you say and do
psychological abuse
causing harm, denying rights, and belittling, or imitating an individual
responsibility
being willing to be held accountable for your actions
verbal abuse
speaking harshly swearing or shouting to threaten or hurt someone
ethics
set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong
tactful
having the ability to say or do the kindest and most fitting things to do in a different situation.
sexual abuse
an unwanted sexual touching or act against or without consent
psychological barriers
caused by prejudice,attitudes, and personality
defamation
occurs when false statements either causes a person to be ridiculed or damage the person's reputation
Advanced directives
legal documents that allow individuals to state what medical treatment they want to do or do not want