Ethical Responsibilities
Autonomy
Self-determination
Formalized promises that are enforceable by law
Contracts
Patients legal right to privacy concerning their medical affairs
Confidentiality
Indicated by the patients actions: showing up for s medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentist to administer an injection, or participating in therapeutic exercises
Implied Consent
A violent, physical attack
Assault
MOney to compensate for an injury or loss
Damages
If one of the parties fail to fulfill his part of the agreement
Breach of Contract
Individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independent, married, in the military, or have been emancipated by a court.
emancipated minors
The Medical Assisting of the AAMA sets forth principles of ethical and moral conduct as they relate to the medical profession and the particular practice of medical assisting.
Code of Ethics
Unauthorized touching of another person
Battery
A situation in which there is no clear answer
Ethical dilemma
Created when the parties discuss clearly and in detail what is to take place and agree on specific terms and conditions
Express Contract
Oral or in writing, in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment
Express Consent
Disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another
Defamation of Character
Permission
Consent
Provide the general principles on which laws are based
Ethics
Can be charged if patients are held against their will, unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves
False Imprisonment
The actions of the parties create the contract
Implied contracts
Also called mercy killing, is performing an action that results in the death of a patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed there is no hope or recovery
Euthanasia
Written instructions that outline individuals desires regarding care should they become unable, as the result of illness or injury, to make these decisions.
Advance Directives
Involves punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of insutrments or foreign material into the body
Invasive procedures
A form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery
Fraud
THe process in which the patient receives information about treatment and gives his or her permission
Informed consent
Designation of health care surrogate/representative
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy
Discreet