ethics Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three levels of medical ethics?
A
Laws, guidelines and recommendations, ethics
2
Q
what are 2 reason for consent?
A
battery and negligence
3
Q
what is battery?
A
unlawful touching- patient doesn’t need to be harmed
4
Q
what is the main difference between consent and contract
A
in consent, the patient can pull out at anytime and there will be no fines
5
Q
is a contract bound?
A
yeeees
6
Q
can a competant patient refuse treatment?
A
yes
7
Q
whats the deal with consent in an emergency?
A
you dont need it
