Ch 5 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
abandonment
A
professional stops caring without a substitute
2
Q
assault
A
threat of bodily harm
3
Q
battery
A
an action that causes bodily harm to another
4
Q
bioethics
A
principles of right and wrong that arise from medical advances
5
Q
breach of contract
A
violation of a contract’s terms
6
Q
civil law
A
crimes against persons
7
Q
consent
A
an agreement a patient gives permission to a medically trained person
8
Q
contract
A
voluntary agreement between two parties
9
Q
criminal law
A
crimes against the state
10
Q
defamation
A
damage a persons reputation
11
Q
deposition
A
sworn statement for trial
12
Q
durable power of attorney
A
a document naming the person who will make decisions regarding medical care
13
Q
ethics
A
right and wrong
14
Q
expressed contract
A
contract written or spoken
15
Q
felony
A
a serious crime
