vocab 1

Question 1

ethics

Answer 1

the system/code of conduct and morals advocated by a particular individual or group

Question 2

autonomy

Answer 2

respect for the patient as a person

Question 3

beneficence

Answer 3

performance of good acts

Question 4

confidentiality

Answer 4

duty to protect the privacy of the patent

Question 5

nonmaleficence

Answer 5

doing no harm

Question 6

veracity

Answer 6

obligation to tell the truth

Question 7

professionalism

Answer 7

awareness of the conduct , aims and qualities defining a certain profession

Question 8

plaintiff

Answer 8

person bringing charges in a lawsuit

Question 9

defendant

Answer 9

the person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a lawsuit

Question 10

liable

Answer 10

legally responsible or obligated

Question 11

precedent

Answer 11

decisions made by judges that become rules of law and can be applied to future cases. aka case law

Question 12

summary judgment

Answer 12

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

Question 13

biomedial ethics

Answer 13

group of ethical implications that pertain to the practice of medicine

Question 14

tort law

Answer 14

subdivision of civil law

recovers damages for personal injury/property damage/ negligence or intentional misconduct

Question 15

eg of tort law encountered by imaging professionals

Answer 15

assault
battery 
defamation, 
negligence,
 lack of informed consent, breach of pt confidentiality

Question 16

Lawsuit

3 phases

Answer 16

pleading
discovery
trial

Question 17

Pleading phase

3

Answer 17

plaintiff files complaint

notice is given to defendant (server)

defendant gives written response to the complaint

Question 18

Discovery phase

3

Answer 18

evidence is presented (both parties)

written evidence

depositions (questions being answered under oath in front of both atty.

Question 19

Trial

Answer 19

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

Question 20

which two entities maintain quality pt care and reduce risk for lawsuits in healthcare setting

Answer 20

Risk management - provide safety and security

Quality Assurance- focus on pt care