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What is Adult?
adult is defined as someone 18 years of age older.
Battery
the unauthorized touching of another person. If a patient feels threatened about receiving unwanted treatment, even if it is not performed
contracts
formalized promises that are enforceable by law. They contain the agreements of people to do certain specified things
emancipated minors
individuals younger an age of 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.
__________ can be charged if patients are held against their will, unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves
false imprisonment
What is Advance Directives?
written instructions that outline individuals' desires regarding care should they become unable, as the result of illness or injury, to make these decisions.
when an orthopedic surgeon agrees to perform a knee replacement and the patient agrees to pay for the procedure. If one of the parties fails to fulfill his part of the agreement, this can result In a _________.
Breach of Contract
damages
financial responsibility
ethical dilemma
a situation in which there is no clear answer.
implied consent
consent indicated by the patient's actions: showing up for a medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentist to administer an injection, or participating in therapeutic exercises
someone who has the authority to represent another person.
Health care professionals are guided by principles outlined in occupation-specific _________ developed by professional organizations
code of ethics
Disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another. This is known as _________.
defamation of character
euthanasia
called mercy killing, is performing an action that results in the death of a patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovery.
implied contracts
actions of the parties create the contract.
any threatened or implied act, whether carried out or not. (This use of the word should not be confused with an alternate definition of "_____" meaning a violent, physical attack.)
assault
Patients have a legal right to privacy concerning their medical affairs. This is referred to as ______
confidentiality
discreet
being careful about what you say, preserving confidences, and respecting privacy.
express contract
a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment
informed consent
the process in which the patient receives information
What is Autonomy
means self-determination
Medical treatment cannot be carried out unless the patient gives his or her permission or _______.
Consent
Durable power of Attorney for Health care
individuals designate specific people to act on their behalf if they become unable to make health care decisions
express contract
parties discuss clearly and in detail about what is to take place and agree on specific terms and conditions.
invasive Procedures
involves punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into the body