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9 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of negligence?
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- A duty of care existed
- There was a breach in the standard of care - The breach caused harm. |
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What two concepts are part of the Australian notion of "Informed Consent"?
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1. Consent vs trespass
2. Disclosure vs negligence |
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Outline five (5) elements of legally valid consent.
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1. Voluntariness
2. Competence 3. Disclosure 4. Comprehension 5. Legality |
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Explain the concept of treatment refusal.
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Treatment refusal is based on "negative liberty". Competent patients have the right to refuse treatment, even though such refusal may lead to death.
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What factors are taken into consideration when assessing for competence?
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- Ability to comprehend and retain information.
- Understanding the nature of the decision - Ability to evaluate the decision. - Ability to justify one's decision. - Ability to follow the decision through. |
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What are four (4) ethical reasons why a sexual relationship between a student and a teacher is unacceptable.
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1. Inherent power imbalance between student and teacher.
2. The teacher-student relationship is inherently fiduciary (trust). 3. There is duty of care of the teacher towards the student. 4. The student is younger and less emotionally mature than the student (?) |
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What are the four (4) criteria for reporting child physical abuse?
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1. Abandonment
2. Physical/sexual abuse 3. Psychological/emotional abuse 4. Developmental retardation |
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List three (3) injury types that are highly consistent with child abuse.
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Unexplained injuries:
1. Bruising 2. Fractures 3. Head injuries |
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List eight (8) obligatory notifications that a doctor must make.
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1. Births & deaths
2. Perinatal stats 3. Notifiable diseases 4. Cancer 5. Blood alcohol 6. Drug dependence 7. Immunisation 8. Child abuse + Crime |
