vocab 1 Flashcards
ethics
the system/code of conduct and morals advocated by a particular individual or group
autonomy
respect for the patient as a person
beneficence
performance of good acts
confidentiality
duty to protect the privacy of the patent
nonmaleficence
doing no harm
veracity
obligation to tell the truth
professionalism
awareness of the conduct , aims and qualities defining a certain profession
plaintiff
person bringing charges in a lawsuit
defendant
the person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit
liable
legally responsible or obligated
precedent
decisions made by judges that become rules of law and can be applied to future cases. aka case law
summary judgment
decision made by a court in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for trial. one party is entitled to win as a matter of law
biomedial ethics
group of ethical implications that pertain to the practice of medicine
tort law
subdivision of civil law
recovers damages for personal injury/property damage/ negligence or intentional misconduct
eg of tort law encountered by imaging professionals
assault battery defamation, negligence, lack of informed consent, breach of pt confidentiality
Lawsuit
3 phases
pleading
discovery
trial
Pleading phase
3
plaintiff files complaint
notice is given to defendant (server)
defendant gives written response to the complaint
Discovery phase
3
evidence is presented (both parties)
written evidence
depositions (questions being answered under oath in front of both atty.
Trial
case can be dismissed/settled before trial
if trial takes place usually heard by a judge, decision is made based on evidence and can be appealed
which two entities maintain quality pt care and reduce risk for lawsuits in healthcare setting
Risk management - provide safety and security
Quality Assurance- focus on pt care
