Vocabulary Chapter 3

Question 1

Someone 18 years of age or older.

Answer 1

Adult

Question 2

Written instructions that outline individuals’ desires regarding care should they become unable, as the result of illness or injury to make these decisions.

Answer 2

Advance Directives

Question 3

Someone who has the authority to represent another person.

Answer 3

Agent

Question 4

Any threatened or implied act, whether carried out or not.

Answer 4

Assault

Question 5

Self-determination

Answer 5

Autonomy

Question 6

The unauthorized touching of another person

Answer 6

Battery

Question 7

When one of the parties fails to fulfill his part of the agreement

Answer 7

Breach of Contract

Question 8

Principles that guide health care professionals that are developed by professional organization

Answer 8

codes of ethics

Question 9

Patient’s legal right to privacy concerning their medical affairs

Answer 9

Confidentiality

Question 10

Permission

Answer 10

Consent

Question 11

formalized promises that are enforceable by law

Answer 11

Contracts

Question 12

Money to compensate for an injury or loss

Answer 12

Damages

Question 13

Disclosing unauthorized information can result in being charged with harming the reputation of another

Answer 13

Defamation of character

Question 14

Being careful about what you say

Answer 14

Discreet

Question 15

In this document, individuals designate specific people to act on their behalf if they become unable to make health care decisions.

Answer 15

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Question 16

Individuals younger than age 18 who are financially independent, married, in the military, or have been emancipated by a court.

Answer 16

Emancipated Minors

Question 17

A situation in which there is no clear answer

Answer 17

Ethical dilemma

Question 18

A system of principles a society develops to guide decisions about what is right and wrong.

Answer 18

Ethics

Question 19

A performed action that results in the death of a patient to alleviate suffering or when it is believed that there is no hope for recovery.

Answer 19

Euthanasia

Question 20

More formal; either oral or in writing, in which a patient gives permission directly to the provider to receive treatment.

Answer 20

Express Consent

Question 21

this is created when the parties discuss clearly and in detail what is to take place and agree on specific terms and conditions.

Answer 21

Express Contract

Question 22

Can be charged in patients are held against their will, unless they are mentally incompetent or a danger to themselves.

Answer 22

False Imprisonment

Question 23

A form of dishonesty that involves cheating or trickery.

Answer 23

Fraud

Question 24

Is indicated by the patient’s actions: showing up for a medical appointment, opening the mouth for the dentists to administer an injection, or participating in therapeutic exercises.

Answer 24

Implied Consent

Question 25

When the actions of the parties create contracts without them being detailed in a written format.

Answer 25

Implied Contracts

Question 26

The process in which the patient receives information about treatment and gives his or her permission.

Answer 26

Informed Consent

Question 27

Involve punctures or incisions of the skin or insertion of instruments or foreign material into the body.

Answer 27

Invasion Procedures

Question 28

Fairness

Answer 28

Justice

Question 29

Law

Answer 29

Legislation

Question 30

When disclosed in written form.

Answer 30

Libel

Question 31

This document outlines an individual's wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given.

Answer 31

Living will

Question 32

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment.

Answer 32

Malpractice

Question 33

Performing a deliberate action that results in a painless, easy death for individuals with an incurable disease; same as euthanasia

Answer 33

Mercy Killing

Question 34

Failure to meet the standard of care that can be reasonably expected from a person with certain training and experience

Answer 34

Negligence

Question 35

Fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for a system of beliefs

Answer 35

principles

Question 36

Standard methods for performing tasks

Answer 36

Protocols

Question 37

Employers can be held liable for the behavior and actions of their employees

Answer 37

Respondeat Superior

Question 38

Disclosing unauthorized information in spoken form

Answer 38

Slander

Question 39

Reflect what we care about most and guide our decisions and behavior

Answer 39

Values