Medical Explorations - Ch. 3 Law, Ethics, and Professionalism Flashcards
The basic legal rights held by all U.S. citizens
civil rights
Rights granted to U.S. citizens by the Constitution
Constitutional rights
Fundamental rights of all people regardless of place of residence or citizenship
human rights
Values, behaviors, and standards of conduct that enable healthcare workers to be trusted by patients and colleagues
professionalism
The type of law that focuses on issues between private citizens
civil law
type of law that focuses on issues between a government and its citizens
public law
Under which category do most lawsuits against health care professionals fall?
civil law
Missing a dose of medication that was supposed to be administered to a patient is an example of __________.
negligence
Spreading untrue rumors about a coworker implying that they have a drug problem is an example of _______.
slander
What type of consent is it when a patient grants it after being told about the risks and benefits of a treatment?
informed
A patient having a heart attack calls 911 but is unconscious by the time paramedics arrive. What type of consent is this?
implied
Which law encourages people to provide emergency medical assistance without fear of getting sued?
Good Samaritan Law
Type of law enacted by federal, state, or local legislators and enforced by the courts.
statutory law
Which is a subcategory of public law?
Criminal law
Inadequately covering a patient’s body during treatment is an example of:
invasion of privacy
An illegal, unethical, or negligent behavior on the part of a health care provider that results in harm to a patient.
malpractice
The use of genetic testing results by an insurance company to determine coverage in an example of a(n) ____ dilemma
ethical
A person under legal guardianship
ward
Standards that govern proper or moral behavior in a given career field are professional _______.
ethics
rules of conduct enacted and enforced by government
laws
A patient ____ is one who acts on behalf of the patient to ensure his/her rights in making health care decisions
advocate
HIPAA protects a patient’s right to _____.
privacy
A wrongful act that results in harm.
tort
A child under the age of 18 can sign a medical consent form if at least one parent is in the room. True or False?
False
A durable power of attorney for health care is an advance directive that allows a spouse to make medical decisions. True or False?
False
