Chapter 2 - Ethics, Law & Risk Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does the Latin phrase “Aeger primo” mean in surgical technology ethics?
The patient first
What does “Primum non nocere” translate to, emphasizing a core healthcare principle?
Above all, do no harm
Which doctrine applies when harm can be reasonably anticipated from actions or inactions?
Doctrine of foreseeability
What is official recognition that an individual has met a specific standard?
Certification
What federal law protects patient privacy and health information?
HIPAA
What is the process of being listed as qualified in a professional registry?
Registration
What Latin phrase refers to situations where the facts imply negligence without needing further proof?
The thing speaks for itself
What is government-issued permission to work in a profession?
Licensure
What doctrine holds each individual responsible for their own conduct?
Doctrine of personal liability
What doctrine places responsibility on the one directing, not the one paying?
Doctrine of borrowed servant
What is failure to act with proper care that can result in harm?
Negligence
What type of defamation is done verbally and harms reputation?
Slander
What is a civil wrong that causes harm, intentional or not?
Tort
What term refers to injury caused by a healthcare provider?
Iatrogenic injury
What defines the expected behavior of a reasonable caregiver in similar conditions?
Standard of care
What is it called when a caregiver leaves a patient who still needs care?
Abandonment
What is professional failure in judgment, skill, or conduct that harms a patient?
Malpractice
What is a report documenting an adverse event or near miss in a facility?
Incident report
What term describes the legal obligation to act - or not act?
Liability
What are the moral principles guiding healthcare professionals?
Ethics
