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1
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duty to act so as to benefit others

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beneficence

2
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respect the rights of others to make their own decisions

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autonomy

3
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treat others fairly and equally

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justice

4
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maintain loyalty and commitment to patient, do no wrong

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fidelity

5
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care provided meets set expectations

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standards of care

6
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communicate truthfully

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veracity

7
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what is the voluntary inpatient admission process

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adult request admission in writing
right to request discharge in writing and be reevaluated
must be released unless risk of harm is determined

8
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what is the involuntary inpatient admission process

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admitted without pt consent
cannot request discharge
they are in need of psych tx and is a danger to self or others or us unable to meet basic needs
must follow legal process

9
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ruled that a psychotherapist must warn a pts potential victim of harm

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duty to warn

10
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extends to include notifying the potential victim, victims family, or the police

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duty to protect

11
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civil wrong for which plaintiff can collect monetary damages from defendent

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tort

12
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voluntary act with intent to harm

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intentional tort

13
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threat to use force

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assault

14
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harmful or offensive touching of another person (forcing tx)

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battery

15
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intent to confine a person to a specific area without legal cause

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false imprisonment

16
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act or omission of an act within the duty of care with injuries

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negligence

17
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type of negligence by health professionals that results in injury, loss, or death and proves there was a duty, breach of duty, injury/damage, and causation

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malpractice

18
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involuntary confinement in specially constructed, room where person is prevented form leaving

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seclusion

19
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any manual method or physical or mechanical device that immobilizes the ability of person to move

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restraint