Chapter 2 Laws and Ethics

Question 1

May be chartered if the physician withdraws from the contractual relationship without proper notification while the patient still needs treatment.

If a contract is not properly terminated, the physician can be sued for Abandonment

Answer 1

Abandonment

Question 2

A statement of a person’s wishes for medical decisions prior to a critical event and includes living wills and health care Powers of Attorney.

Answer 2

Advance Directive

Question 3

Passed in 1990, which prohibits discrimination against people with substantial disabilities in all employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, benefits, and all other privileges of employment.

Answer 3

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act
(ADAAA)

Question 4

Is a process by which the higher court reviews the decision of the lower court

Answer 4

Appeal

Question 5

Unauthorized attempt or threat to touch another person without consent

Answer 5

Assault

Question 6

Is the actual physical touching of a patient without; this includes beating and physical abuse

Answer 6

Battery

Question 7

The judge hears the case without a jury and renders verdict (decision or judgment)

Answer 7

Bench Trial

Question 8

The righting of wrongs or injuries suffered by someone because of another person’s wrongdoing or misdeeds resulting from a breach of legal duty.

Answer 8

Breach

Question 9

Involves issues and dilemmas that result from emerging medical technology and advancements.

Answer 9

Bioethics

Question 10

Involves issues and dilemmas that result from emerging medical technology and advancements.

Answer 10

Bioethics

Question 11

Are microorganisms that can be spread through direct contact with blood or body fluids from an infected person

Answer 11

Blood- Borne Pathogens

Question 12

Is a voluntary process regulated through a professional organization

Answer 12

Certification

Question 13

Public Law
Private or Civil Law
Is the branch of the Law that focuses on the issues between Private citizens

Answer 13

Civil Laws
2 Main Branches

Question 14

The foundation of our legal system is our rights outlined in the constitution and the laws established by our founding fathers.

Answer 14

Common Law

Question 15

Is concerned with issues of citizen welfare and safety
Arson
Burglary
Murder
Rape

Answer 15

Criminal Law

Question 16

The award of damages is based on a percentage of the contribution to the negligence. If the patient contributed 30% to the damage, the damage award is 30% less than what was granted.

Answer 16

Comparative Negligence