Regulations
Rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority.
law
Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one’s concept of right and wrong.
ethics
Sound practical judgment
common sense
Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights
fraud
What greek physician is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
The person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit.
defendant
A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine
bioethics
The identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives
Compassion
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
A pledge for physicians, influenced by the practices of the Greek physician Hippocrates
Hippocratic oath
Legally responsible or obligated.
liable
A list of principles intended to govern behavior—here, the behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick.
code of ethics
The practice of good manners.
courtesy
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
A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation, such as a situation arising in a medical office
protocol
Prone to engage in lawsuits.
litigious
Chewing gum and rolling eyes while taking care of a patient.
bad manner
One’s personal concept of right and wrong, formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society
moral values
The ability to think analytically, using fewer emotions and more rationality.
critical thinking
Those who are trained to administer medical or health care to patients.
healthcare practitioners
The person bringing charges in a lawsuit.
plantiff
Speaking nice and greeting patient.
good manner
Standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society
etiquette
Legally responsible or obligated
liable
What is chapter 2 title?
Making ethical decions