Regulations
Ethics
The Knowing
Decisions
Did you know
100

Rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority.

law

100

Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one’s concept of right and wrong.

ethics

100

Sound practical judgment

common sense

100

Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights

fraud

100

What greek physician is known as the father of medicine? 

Hippocrates

200

The person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit.

defendant

200

A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine

bioethics

200

The identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives

Compassion

200

Decisions made by judges in the various courts that become rule of law and apply to future cases, even though they were not enacted by a legislature; also known as case law

precedent

200

A pledge for physicians, influenced by the practices of the Greek physician Hippocrates

Hippocratic oath

300

Legally responsible or obligated.

liable

300

A list of principles intended to govern behavior—here, the behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick.

code of ethics

300

The practice of good manners.

courtesy

300

Medical Assistant short on money for light bill, but tells patient that her visit today will not be covered 100%  by her insurance and will need to pay.

Medical Assistant accepts the cash and pocket the money.

fraud

300

A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation, such as a situation arising in a medical office

protocol

400

Prone to engage in lawsuits.

litigious

400

Chewing gum and rolling eyes while taking care of a patient.

bad manner

400

One’s personal concept of right and wrong, formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society

moral values

400

The ability to think analytically, using fewer emotions and more rationality.

critical thinking

400

Those who are trained to administer medical or health care to patients.

healthcare practitioners

500

The person bringing charges in a lawsuit.

plantiff

500

Speaking nice and greeting patient.

good manner

500

Standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society

etiquette

500

Legally responsible or obligated

liable

500

What is chapter 2 title?

Making ethical decions

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