Ethical and Legal

Question 1

lack of follow through by the provider in the care of an established patient

Answer 1

abandonment

Question 2

any care of relationship that harms, pains, or causes mental anguish

Answer 2

abuse

Question 3

unauthorized release of confidential data, either spoken or written

Answer 3

breach of confidentiality

Question 4

respect for the privacy of another’s status, data or condition

Answer 4

confidentiality

Question 5

patient’s agreement to treatment, may be written, oral, or implied

Answer 5

consent

Question 6

an agreement between 2 or more parties for the performance of services or care

Answer 6

contract

Question 7

a false statement causing damage to a person’s reputation or resulting in ridicule

Answer 7

defamation

Question 8

accused or person named in lawsuit

Answer 8

defendant

Question 9

testimony given under oath regarding specific event of occurrance

Answer 9

deposition

Question 10

rules and standards of conduct set forth by the profession

Answer 10

ethics

Question 11

serious crime, with stricter penalties than a misdemeanor or a petty crime

Answer 11

felony

Question 12

deliberate misrepresentation of facts or information

Answer 12

fraud

Question 13

not mentally able, one who lacks skills or abilities

Answer 13

incompetent

Question 14

final decision by the court

Answer 14

judgement

Question 15

responsibility for the course of action

Answer 15

liability

Question 16

certification of a candidate’s ability and knowledge in a chosen profession

Answer 16

licensure

Question 17

lawsuit

Answer 17

litigation

Question 18

failure to provide proper care and treatment, indication of a lack of proper skill or ability

Answer 18

malpractice

Question 19

failure to provide reasonable skill, care, and judgement

Answer 19

negligence

Question 20

injured person or guardian in a lawsuit, the party who files a lawsuit

Answer 20

plaintiff

Question 21

the cause (the deed speaks for itself)

Answer 21

res ipsa loquitur

Question 22

the responsibility of the employer for the actions of the employee (the master answers

Answer 22

respondeat superior

Question 23

period of time following the event during which a lawsuit or legal action may be instituted

Answer 23

statute of limitations

Question 24

legal summons requiring a person to report to a trial or to provide testimony

Answer 24

subpoena

Question 25

statement, given under oath, regarding details of an event or occurrance

Answer 25

testimony