ayn Flashcards
a claim to particular privilege
right
four rights and responsibility of rad tech
to promote health
prevent illness
restore health
to alleviate suffering
four types of contract
formal contract
informal contract
express contract
implied contract
does not requires special formalities
informal
agreement mutually arrived by two or more to do a particular thing in exchange
for some consideration
contract
NLRC?
national labor relation commission
where a contract exist and either party violating it terms
breach of contract
the person is in sound mind and
consent given is valid
lucid interval
do not exist in the eyes of law
void ab initio
two classification of defective contract
voidable/ annullable contract
void/ in existence contract
cause economic damage or harm
rescissible contract
voluntarily gives permission to someone to perform a procedure
consent
consent also be called?
informed consent
expresses patients wishes concerning their future medical care
living will
DNR means?
“no code”
no DNR full code means
‘code blueZ”
a pointed by a person to serve a proxy on-a prescribed form
directive to physician
no physician, certification are required
durable power of attorney for healthcare (DPAHC)
legal document by a competent person
advanced healthcare directives
Used in situations where the patient is conscious, able to understand the procedure, and can give immediate consent verbally.
verbal consent
Required before any examination that involves greater than usual risk.
written consent
If it’s not possible to obtain consent
implied consent
occurs when the patient has not been informed adequately to make responsible decision
Can also be called as IGNORANT CONSENT
INADEQUATE CONSENT
Derived from the Greek word “ethos” which m
a characteristics way of acting
the study of right and wrong and how to tell the difference between them
ethics
refer to personal or cultural values regarding what is considered right or wrong behavior.
morality
Set of standards that established what is right or wrong
moral principles
Pertains solely to the ethics in the field of healt
bioethics
Governs professional behavior
codes of ethics
UTILITARIANISM is often called
consequentialism
large number of people is benefited by the decision made
UTILITARIANISM
Comes from the Greek “deon” word meaning
duty
rules are to be followed consistently
deontology
role of an individual’s character
virtue of ethics
branch of moral science that focuses on the ethical obligations and responsibilities of individuals within a specific profess
professional ethics
Is an acquired mode of behavior involving the tendency to repeat and to reproduce certain actions.
habit
It is as an ordinary or usual manner of doing or acting, or the habitual practice of a community or people.
custom
It pertains to perfection
ideals
encompasses the guidelines for proper and respectful behavior in various social and professional contexts
Etiquette
The process by which knowledge, beliefs, customs, practices, and values are passed down from one generation to the next
tradition
Right to make rational decision free from external press
autonomy
Set of guiding principles that helps a company and its employees maintain a high standard of ethical behavior and integrity
code of ethics
Concept of privacy
confidentiality
produce both good and bad effect
double effect
To fulfill one’s commitment and promises
fidelity
all person must be treated equally
justice
avoiding harm to other
NON-MALEFICENCE
refers to the attitude that sometimes prompts health care workers to make decisions regarding a person’s care without consulting the person affected.
paternalism
life is the highest good
sanctity of life
telling the truth
veracity
Also referred to as medical ethics
health ethics
Honesty in all aspect of professional life
truthfullness
three things to govern
tongue, temper and conduct
three things to cultivate
courage, affection and gentleness
three things to commend
cruelty, arrogance and ingratitude
three things to wish
health, friends and contentment
three things to admire
dignity, gracefulness and intellect
three things to give
aims to the needy, comfort to the sad, and appreciation
