Definitions 1
A rule established by government authority to protect people and property.
What is a Law?
A set of moral principles that guide behavior based on what’s right or wrong.
What are ethics?
Respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions
What is Autonomy?
This Law protects society
What is criminal law?
Every patient has the right to privacy and this?
Personal values that shape ethical beliefs.
What are Morals?
It translates to “Bad practice” – also know professional negligence
What is malpractice?
Keeping information private
What is confidentiality?
Governs relationships between individuals
What is civil law?
Every patient has the right to choose what?
Failure to give expected care
What is Negligence?
The unnecessary exposure or sharing of info
What is Invasion of Privacy?
Respecting a patient’s right to make their own decisions
What is Autonomy?
Malpractice and Negligence are examples of this type of law
What are examples of civil law?
Every patient has the right to receive this information about their condition.
What is complete and accurate information?
Wrongful act not involving a contract
What is tort?
False statements damaging reputation
What is Defamation?
Acting for the patient’s good
What is beneficence?
This type of law is punishable by jail or fines?
What is criminal law?
Every patient has the right to this regarding treatment?
What is refuse?
Threat or attempt to harm without consent
What is Assault?
Touching a patient without consent
What is Battery?
Fair and equal treatment
What is justice?
This federal law was put into place in 1996?
Use the full name
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A situation where there isn’t one clear right or wrong answer
What is an ethical dilemma?