Foundations Flashcards
(20 cards)
Moral responsibility
Ethics
Legally responsible
Liability
Under civil law, a wrong committed against one person by another
Tort
A law that includes regulations ensuring the privacy of patient information
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A type of advanced medical directive where a person grants another the power of attorney in case of an incapacitating condition
Durable Power of Attorney
Failure of a professional to render proper services through negligence or ignorance
Malpractice
Breach of duty without adequate notice
Abandonment
A will where the signer requests not to be kept alive by life support in the case of a terminal illness
Living Will
A legal condition where a person agrees to terms after understanding the facts and implications
Informed Consent
The unlawful act of transporting or coercing people for forced labor or sexual exploitation
Human Trafficking
Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving a spouse or partner
Domestic Violence
The identification of a medical condition
Diagnosis
A process by which a governmental agency gives permission to work in a profession
Licensure
A person knowingly consents to therapy in writing
Written Consent
A drug tightly controlled by the government due to its potential for abuse
Controlled Substances
A legal set of directives governing healthcare professional practice
Scope of Practice
The body of law governing relationships between people, such as marriage contracts and torts
Civil Law
Under the legal age of full responsibility
Minor
Cruel treatment or violence
Abuse
A state of being uncared for
Neglect
