ethics

Question 1

what is the basic element of informed consent?

Answer 1

the patients right to understand and participate on their own healthcare

Question 2

what 3 important aspects are a part of consent?

Answer 2

communication, ethics, law

Question 3

what is HIPAA

Answer 3

health insurance portability and accountability act

Question 4

what is considered acting for the good of the patient?

Answer 4

beneficence

Question 5

is palliative care treatment ethical if a patient wishes to no longer prolong their life?

Answer 5

it may not be considered a beneficent act

Question 6

what is nonmaleficence?

Answer 6

avoid harm to another

Question 7

what is veracity?

Answer 7

to tell the truth.

Question 8

what is role fidelity?

Answer 8

operate in your scope be true to your role

Question 9

a written legal document stating the medical treatments or life sustaining treatments the patients want if seriously or terminally ill

Answer 9

living will

Question 10

this states whom you have chosen to make health care decisions for you

Answer 10

power of attorney

Question 11

verification includes?

Answer 11

two methods of identifying the patient

Question 12

what is negligence

Answer 12

neglect or omission of reasonable care

Question 13

civil battery is?

Answer 13

touching without permission

Question 14

assault is?

Answer 14

threat of touching in an injurious way

Question 15

libel is?

Answer 15

written defamation of character

Question 16

slander

Answer 16

oral defamation of character

Question 17

res ipsa loquitor

Answer 17

a defendant can explain events and a court can decide the outcome with no witness present