Ethics in Health Science
Moral principles of an individual or organization which guide decisions
Ethics
Established the world’s first national code of medical ethics in 1847
American Medical Association (AMA)
Most common regulatory law in health science which protects confidential patient healthcare information from being shared
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Legal responsibility to provide restitution for actions caused by negligence and malpractice
Liability
Mrs. P's basketball #
15
Patient’s right to make their own medical decisions based on beliefs and values
Autonomy
Principles to guide professional conduct and identify the responsibilities of health science professionals
Code of Ethics
Requires emergency medical facilities to provide care to all individuals who enter the emergency department
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
Ethical responsibility to not disclose patient information without authorization
Confidentiality
Mrs. P's favorite food
Tacos
Patient’s right to fair and equal treatment
Justice
Was founded to make a positive impact in health science through laboratory medicine
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
Audits healthcare providers to ensure compliance with HIPAA security and privacy requirements
Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH)
Negligence or void in the care of a patient by a health science professional or organization which causes injury to a patient
Malpractice
Mrs. P's daughter's name
Savannah
Healthcare professional’s duty to refrain from maltreatment, minimize harm, and promote good care toward patients
Beneficence
Requires individuals to be informed or obtain legal authorization to be used as a subject for research
Informed Consent
Failure to rightfully treat a patient and provide proper care for a patient’s condition
Negligence
Mrs. P's favorite color
Yellow
Patient’s right to not be harmed during care
Non-Maleficence
Federal agency which regulates laws pertaining to workplace hazards
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
May occur in situations of carelessness, maliciousness and indiscretion
Breach of Confidentiality
Mrs. P's favorite Disney movie
The Lion King
Description of activities a licensed, practicing health science professional is permitted to perform
Scope of Practice
Mrs. P's college
Texas Tech University (TTU)