chapter 2 terms Flashcards
what does DEAR mean
dignity empathy autonomy respect
result of another person showing you regard
dignity
Remembering how you would want to be treated as a patient and understanding
patient needs will enhance how you serve patients.
this trait is known as ______
empathy
a necessary consideration concerning a patient’s rights. By definition, ________ is the act of the patient making his/her own decisions, in partnership with
the medical staff, without influence of the medical staff.
autonomy
To
_________ someone
is to show that person attention and regard the person’s feelings.
respect
Anyone seeking professional care or treatment for health is considered
healthcare consumer
refers to the attention given to a task (with a patient) that would
reasonably be expected to be given by anyone in a similar situation.
standard of care
A patient may even retain feelings or attitudes associated with childhood, which may surface during treatment and may be transferred onto the healthcare provider. This phenomenon is known as
transference
health-care provider experiences feelings for the patient that are out of the norm, such as love, anger, or any other emotion, this is known as
countertransference
agreement that creates a
relationship where the healthcare provider is to provide care to the patient.
contract of care
_______ is a patient’s agreement to treatment. Unlike the contract, consent is
for specific health care, such as a consultation or an injection.
consent
what are the 3 different kinds of consent
informed/ express consent and implied consent
occurs when the physician explains a treatment or procedure(s) and the patient or patient representative agrees to have them performed. The consent (giving permission) can be verbal, but
it is usually written. This type of consent is most protective of the physician’s liability.
informed consent
when a physician tells a patient she has thyroid cancer and consults with her about treatment options, possible side effects, and other import-
ant information. what type of consent is this
expressed consent
when a patient’s behavior suggests compliance is _____ consent
implied consent