Ch.3 Ethical & Legal issues Flashcards by Kat Wood

Attitudes

ideas that shape out point of view

one’s overall outlook

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Belief

conviction

intellectually accepted as true regardless of facts

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Value

something one holds dear

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When are values formed

childhood

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Morals

Right and wrong behavior

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Morals are based on

attitudes, beliefs and values

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What values are acquired in preschool

ideas of right and wrong

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what values are acquired in adolescents

personal significant values

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What factors effect our values

culture
society
personality
experiences

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what are the values of a caregiver

altruism
dignity
equality
justice
truth
freedom
acceptance

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Modeling of values

learning by example

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moralizing of values

sets of standards for right and wrong

choice not allowed

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Laissez-faire values

what may it result in

unrestricted choices

may result in confusion or frustration

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Reward/Punishment may cause what effect

belief that violence is ok

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responsible choice values

balance of freedom and restriction

promotes choice

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what are the steps to value clarification

1) choosing
2) prizing
3) acting

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rights

power, privileged or existence to which one has a just claim

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rights are used as

expressions of power
to justify actions
to settle disputes

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Client rights include

respectful care
privacy
confidentiality
continuity of care
relevant info
examine bill
refuse treatment
participate in research

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Parity laws

insurance companies must provide coverage for mental illness equal to physical coverage

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Purpose

-how does it apply to healthcare

guide for standards of practice

-lets ppl know what should be expected

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Autonomy

-how does it apply to healthcare

act for ones self

-informed consent

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Beneficence

-how does it apply to healthcare

actively doing good

-choosing action that is most therapeutic

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Nonmaleficence

to do no harm

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Justice

treating all people equally, fairly and respectfully

how does Confidentiality apply to healthcare

info on client is limited to those directly involved in care

Fidelity

obligation to keep your word

Veracity | -how does i apply to nursing

duty to tell the truth - we do not discuss prognosis - we do not try to lure clients to certain decisions

What are the principles of the code of ethics

- provide info to clients - be truthful - support the client

Laws

controls by which society governs itself

Function of Laws

define relationships describe appropriate behavior explain what kind of force is applied to maintain rules

Public law

Between government and citizens

Felony is punishable by

death or prison

misdemeanor is punishable by

fines or up to 1 year of prison

Civil law relates to

relationships between individuals

contract laws deal with

agreements between individuals or institutions

Tort laws relate to

individual rights | -compensation for a wrong against a person or property

Policies are used to define

a course of action

Procedure manuals are used to

tell how a task should be performed

Standard

a measurement for comparison by which one evaluates an action

When in healthcare are implied contracts entered into

upon acceptance of services

liability

legal responsibility for professional obligations and behaviors

What liability are there for nurses

- remain competent - keep knowledge current - practice unimpaired - practice in your scope

Mentally ill clients rights

- to obtain info - humane environment - right to vote - buy and sell property - driver licence

Voluntary admission

client request it | they may discharge self at any time

Involuntary admission is done if | -how long may it last

harmful to self of others | -days to years

Who can involuntarily admit a patient

physician, police, county administrator

What is required for involuntary admission

- formal petition - warrant - court order (if long stay) - assessed by 1-2 doctors

Indefinite admission is used for those who are

gravely disabled and unable to provide for self

Indefinite admission requires

- court action - provide guardian or conservator - yearly review

clients who are indefinitely admitted may

consult a lawyer and petition the court

What are some common controlled substances

- narcotics - stimulants - depressants - hallucinogenics - some tranquilizers

Fraud

giving false info knowing that action will be taken based off it

Defamation | -types

false communication resulting in harm - Libel: written - Slander: verbal

Assault

any act that threatens a client

Battery

Touching without consent

Invasion of privacy relates to

body info right to be left alone

False imprisonment

Detaining a competent person against their will

What is needed to legally imprison someone

- must be done for safety reasons - all other options tried - medical and legal authorization

how often should restraints be monitored | how often should they be removed

q15m | q2h

Negligence

doing or failing to do act that a reasonable person would

malpractice

failure to do an acceptable degree of professional skill

requirements to be malpractice

- owed a duty to a client - did not do it - client injured as a result - actual loss or damage occurred

mental health client rights

- treatment - refusal of treatment - informed consent - doctor of choice - confidentiality - freedom from restraints

elopement

client runs away (elopes) from institution

Duty to warn

responsibility to protect potential victims from harm

Reportable data

- suspected abuse - gunshot wound - certain communicable diseases