MDA 165 Chapter 5 Part 1 Key Terms

Question 1

Abandonment

Answer 1

A situation in which a healthcare professional stops caring for a patient without arranging for care by an equally qualified substitute.

Question 2

Assault

Answer 2

The open threat of bodily harm to another.

Question 3

Battery

Answer 3

An action that causes bodily harm to another.

Question 4

Bioethics

Answer 4

Principles of right and wrong in issues that arise from medical advances.

Question 5

Breach of contract

Answer 5

The violation of or failure to live up to a contract’s terms.

Question 6

Civil law

Answer 6

Involves crimes against persons. A person can sue another person, business, or the government. Judgements often require a payment of money.

Question 7

Consent

Answer 7

A voluntary agreement that a patient gives to allow a medically trained person the permission to touch, examine, and perform a treatment.

Question 8

Contract

Answer 8

A voluntary agreement between two parties in which specific promises are made.

Question 9

Criminal Law

Answer 9

Involves crimes against the state. When a state or federal law is violated, the government brings criminal charges against the alleged offender.

Question 10

Deposition

Answer 10

A sworn statement regarding the facts of a case that is used to prepare a case for trial.

Question 11

Durable power of attorney

Answer 11

A document naming the person who will decisions regarding medical care on behalf of another person if that person becomes unable to do so.