Chap 3 Medical, Legal, and Ethical issues Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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DNR
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Written document that authorizes the EMT not to attempt resuscitation aka Do not resuscitate
2
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Medicolegal
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Relating to law or forensic medicine
3
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Implied Consent
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Legal assumption that treatment was desired
4
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Expressed Consent
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Specific authorization to provide care expressed by the patient either verbally or non-verbally
5
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Consent
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Granted permission to render care
6
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Informed Consent
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Permission for treatment given by patient who was informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment
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