Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics

Question 1

Plaintiff

Answer 1

person bringing charges in a lawsuit

Question 2

defendant

Answer 2

person against when charges are brought

Question 3

liable

Answer 3

legally responsible

Question 4

litigious

Answer 4

prone to engage in lawsuits

Question 5

health care practioner

Answer 5

those who are trained to administer medical or heath care to patients

Question 6

precedent

Answer 6

decisions made by judges in various courts that become rule of law and apply to other cases

Question 7

summary judgement

Answer 7

decisions made by a court that pleads o based for trial

Question 8

law

Answer 8

rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding

Question 9

ethics

Answer 9

standards of behavior developed as result of ones concepts of right and wrong

Question 10

more values

Answer 10

ones personal concept of right or wrong formed through the influence of the family, culture or society

Question 11

code of ethics

Answer 11

a list or principles intended to govern behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick.

Question 12

Manufacture of health care equipment can be liable through

Answer 12

breach of warranty
untrue statements
fraud
intentional deceit

Question 13

Bioethics

Answer 13

discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results

Question 14

etiquette

Answer 14

standards of behaviors considered good manners

Question 15

Qualities of a health care provider

Answer 15

courtesy 
compassion
people skills
common sense
technical skills

Question 16

steps in problem solving process

Answer 16

identify and clarify the problem
gather all the information
evaluate the evidence
consider alternatives and implications
choose and implement the best alternative

Question 17

fraud

Answer 17

dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive another of his or her rights

Question 18

standards

Answer 18

A general requirement

Question 19

hippocratic oath

Answer 19

a pledge for physicians, developed by Hippocrates

Question 20

medical ethicist or bioethicist

Answer 20

specialists who consult with physicians, researchers, and others to help the make difficult decisions

Question 21

ethics committee

Answer 21

made up of individuals who are involved in a patients care, health care practitioners, family members, clergy and community

Question 22

protocol

Answer 22

a code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation.

Question 23

agents

Answer 23

One who acts for or represents another.

Question 24

medical practice acts

Answer 24

State laws written for the express purpose of governing the practice of medicine

Question 25

Hammurabi

Answer 25

one of the earliest medical codes written by the babylonians.