Module 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Question 1

Laws

Answer 1

rules that individuals must obey for the good of the society as a whole; rules thought to be for the good of society as a whole

Question 2

Ethics

Answer 2

a body of principles of right, proper, or good conduct

Question 3

Code of Professional Ethics

Answer 3

defines the standard of care expected of members of a given profession

Question 4

Standard of Care

Answer 4

the level at which the average, reasonable, and prudent professional would provide diagnostic or therapeutic services under the same or similar conditions

Question 5

What were the concerns of the public with regards to testing?

Answer 5

1. Assessment enterprise were not understood by the public.
2. Legislation have also affected the assessment enterprise.
3. Litigation or the court-mediated resolution of legal matters of civil, criminal, or administrative nature can impact the daily lives.