key terms
what is adult
adult is someone who is of 18 years or older
what is assault
A threatened or implied act, or a violent and physical act
what is battery
Unauthorized touching of a another person
what is breach of contract
A party does not fulfill their side of a contract
what is consent
permission
what are contracts
formalized promises enforced by law
what is discreet
Being careful of what you say, preserving confidence and privacy
emancipated minors
individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independent, married, in the military, or have been emancipated by a court. They are considered legal adults and can sign consent forms on their own behalf for treatment
what is a health care attorney
People designated to make healthcare decisions on behalf of their client
what are ethics
system of princepals
what is euthanaisa
what is mercy killing
to kill someone quickly to relieve them of their pain
express consent
a patient giving direct consent
express contract
contracted created clearly and in detail
what is false imprisonment
someone being held against their will
what is fraud
dishonestly involving the cheating of someone
what is implied consent
consent given by actions done
the actions of a patient implying a contract
what is informed consent
patient receives information and gives consent to the treatment
what are invasive procedures
procedures involving the puncture or incision of the skin
what is justice
fairness
what is legislation
law or policy
defamation of character written down
what is living will
patient's wish regarding the type of care they want
slander
the spoken form of libel