Ethical and Legal Flashcards
lack of follow through by the provider in the care of an established patient
abandonment
any care of relationship that harms, pains, or causes mental anguish
abuse
unauthorized release of confidential data, either spoken or written
breach of confidentiality
respect for the privacy of another’s status, data or condition
confidentiality
patient’s agreement to treatment, may be written, oral, or implied
consent
an agreement between 2 or more parties for the performance of services or care
contract
a false statement causing damage to a person’s reputation or resulting in ridicule
defamation
accused or person named in lawsuit
defendant
testimony given under oath regarding specific event of occurrance
deposition
rules and standards of conduct set forth by the profession
ethics
serious crime, with stricter penalties than a misdemeanor or a petty crime
felony
deliberate misrepresentation of facts or information
fraud
not mentally able, one who lacks skills or abilities
incompetent
final decision by the court
judgement
responsibility for the course of action
liability
certification of a candidate’s ability and knowledge in a chosen profession
licensure
lawsuit
litigation
failure to provide proper care and treatment, indication of a lack of proper skill or ability
malpractice
failure to provide reasonable skill, care, and judgement
negligence
injured person or guardian in a lawsuit, the party who files a lawsuit
plaintiff
the cause (the deed speaks for itself)
res ipsa loquitur
the responsibility of the employer for the actions of the employee (the master answers
respondeat superior
period of time following the event during which a lawsuit or legal action may be instituted
statute of limitations
legal summons requiring a person to report to a trial or to provide testimony
subpoena
