Law And Ethics Flashcards
What are statements that are true regarding summary judgement?
It states that one party is entitled to win as a matter of law; it is only available in a civil action
What are characteristics of law?
Formally recognized as binding; enforced by a controlling authority
What is often cited as the most vital to the professional success of healthcare practitioners
Courtesy
Patients have the right to respect and…
Courtesy
What is a code of ethics?
A list of principles intended to govern behavior
If someone has compassion, they also have what attribute?
Empathy
What area of science does bioethics especially focus?
Medicine
Healthcare professionals can resolve the majority of ethical issues by using their own intuitive sense of…
Ethics; moral values
What must healthcare practitioners acquire a working knowledge of, and a tolerance for?
Human nature; individual characteristics
The simplest definition of _________ is the practice of good manners
Courtesy
Common sense is somewhat difficult to define because it can have different meanings for different
People
Feeling sorry for another person’s plate – typically a less deeply felt. Emotion than compassion is called….
Sympathy
A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research method and results is called….
Bioethics
The traits and capabilities that allow you to get along well with others, and to relate well to patients or clients in a healthcare setting, are known as people…
Skills
If a healthcare practitioner is unable to solve an ethical issue, they can contact
The institutional ethics committee; a medical ethicist
What are often cited as the most vital to the professional success of healthcare practitioners
Courtesy
The abilities acquired during the course of study of science, in mathematics are also known as
Technical skills
Another term for sound practical judgment is
Common sense
What my healthcare professional do at the end of the critical thinking process process?
Choose and implement the best alternative
If someone has compassion, they also have what attribute?
Empathy
When trying to decide whether an action is ethical, asking yourself questions like, “Would you want your family members to know?” is an example of…
Critical thinking
Which attribute does not support someone who has people skills?
Insensitivity when dealing with others
Proficiency in computer literacy, English, science, in mathematics, is an example of…..
Technical skills
When you choose an implement the best alternative, when critically thinking, which step are you choosing?
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