Exam 3 SG Terms Flashcards
negligence
omission of an act that a reasonable and prudent person would perform OR the commission of an act a reasonable and prudent person would not do
libel
written damaging communication
slander
spoken damaging communication
defamation of character
false statements made about a person that damages their reputation, esteem, confidence
liable
guilty
malpractice
suggests the existence of a professional standard of care and deviation from that standard
assault
attempt or threat to touch another person
battery
actual harm or unwarranted contact without consent
delegation
transferring to a competent individual the authority or right to perform selected nursing tasks in selected situations
standards of care
the yardstick that the legal system uses to measure the actions of a nurse involved in a malpractice suit.
holistic care
comprehensive pt care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual needs of the eprson
autonomy
the right of self-determination, independence, and freedom
justice
obligation to be fair to all people
fidelity
obligation of an individual to be faithful to commitments made to self/others (accountability)
beneficence
doing good for the client (holistic approach)
non-maleficience
DO NO HARM
veracity
truthfulness, the right to know
standard of best interest
decisions made for a client when he/she cannot make the decisions
obligations
demands made on an individual, profession, or society to fulfill and honor rights of others
legal obligations
formal obligation statements of law that can be enforced
moral obligations
obligations based on moral or ethical principles that are NOT enforceable under the law
rights
something owed to an individual according to just claims, legal guarantees, or moral and ethical priciple
welfare rights
“legal rights” based on legal entitlement to some good or benefit. Guaranteed by law (bill of rights)
option rights
basic human rights. Freedom of choice, live life as you choose
What are advanced directive?
legal documents that allow you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time
what is a living will?
a document stating what what health care a client will accept or refuse after the client is no longer competent or able to amok that decision.
What is a medical durable power of attorney
document that designates another person to make health-care decisions for a person if the client become incompetent or unable to to make such decisions
What must be in place for advanced directives to be leagal
must be signed by the person requesting; notarized; must be of sound mind
Power of attorney
a written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter, sometimes against the wishes of the others. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MEDICAL CARE
confidentiality
right of the client to expect the communication with a professional to remain unshared with any person unless a medical reason exists or unless the safety of the public is treated.
quality assurance
activity conducted in health-care facilities that evaluates the quality of care providing to ensure that it meets pre-established quality standards
