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Vocabulary
Branches of Law
Consent
Acts
Miscellaneous
100
a term that refers to the "do no harm" clause in the principle of ethics
What is nonmaleficence
100
criminal law and civil law
What are the two branches of statutory law
100
the consent that involves an implied consent or a written consent
What is informed patient consent
100
an act performed by a person who renders care in an emergency situation
What is the Good Samaritan Act
100
autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, veracity, and confidentiality
What are the six basic principles of ethics
200
intentional or unintentional professional misconduct, evil practice, or illegal, or immoral conduct
What is malpractice
200
felony, misdemeanor, and infraction
What are the three criminal offenses
200
what type of consent involves a patient refusing treatment
What is informed refusal
200
Guidelines designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens
What is OSHA
200
duty, derelict, direct cause, and damages
What are the four "Ds" of malpractice
300
the principle of ethics that refers to "doing good"
What is beneficence
300
contract law, tort law, and administrative law
What are the three branches of civil law
300
the type of consent that requires approval from a parent, guardian, or custodial parent
What is informed consent for minors
300
it is communication of false information to a third party about a person that results in injury to that person's reputation
What is defamation of character
300
refers to discontinuation of care after treatment has begun but before it has been completed
What is abandonment
400
dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental lab technicians
What is dental auxiliary
400
expressed contract and implied contract
What are the two types of contracts
400
True of False: The patient shoud be informed of the benefits of the treatment as well as the consequences of not having the treatment
What is True
400
a drug policy regulating the possession, use, and distribution of certain substances
What is the controlled substance act
400
the act speaks for itself, the evidence is clear
What is res ipsa loquitur
500
the health insurance portability and accountability act
What is HIPAA
500
law that involves omission and commission, and can also be intentional or unintentional
What is the tort law
500
this form should be signed by the patient, the dentist, and a witness
What is an informed consent form
500
specifies the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within each state
What is the state dental practice act
500
moral standards of conduct, rules, or principles that govern proper conduct
What is ethics