Chapter 2 Flashcards
CEUs
A standard unit of measure on continuing education for professionals, defined as 10 contact hours of participation
Externship/Practicum
A work experience that’s required in an educational program and is usually unpaid
Fee Splitting
The practice of sharing fees with colleagues, especially for making referrals
Initiative
Ability to begin or carry through on a plan of action independently
Risk Management
Process to protect a health care facility from risk of legal action
Duty
Commitment to act in a certain way
Etiquette
Rules of socially acceptable behavior; manners
Fidelity
Faithfulness
License
The process by which the state examines qualifications and gives permission to an individual or organization to engage in a profession or business
Veracity
Truthfulness
Informed Consent
Agreement to a medical procedure based on understanding of the procedure and it’s possible consequences and effects
Prescription
An order to a pharmacist to dispense a supply of medication
Prudent
Using care or common sense
Standard of Care
Level of appropriate care required of a health profession
Reciprocity
Automatic issuing of a license in one state to the holder of a license in another state
