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litigious
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prone to lawsuits
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plaintiff
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the person bringing the suit
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defendant
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person against whom the suit is brought
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liable
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legally responsible
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precedent
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a case that serves as a model for future cases
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summary judgement
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a decision made by a court in a lawsuit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial
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fraud
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dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving or attempting to deprive another of his or her rights
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law
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rule of conduct
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ethics
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principles-- standards or guide to conduct
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What happens when a health care provider acts in an unethical manner?
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suspension or eviction from a medical society membership decided by their peers
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What happens when someone violates a law?
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civil or criminal penalty-imprison,revoke license, court penalty
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Include what happens upon conviction
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What is the main purpose of laws?
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to protect the public and is the minimal standard to keep society functioning smoothly
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Look at page 7 in law and ethics and table 1-1
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Define etiquette
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courtesy and good manners
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What happens to somone who has poor etiquette?
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ostracism from the group
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rules of etiquette applicable to one's place of employment
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protocol
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bioethics
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discipline relating to ethics concerning biological research as related to medicine
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beliefs formed through the influence of family-- culture and society
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moral values
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What are your family beliefs?
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ethics committe
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made up of individuals related to patient care, doctors nurses, health care providers, clergy, family members and others
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What would this committe meet to talk about concerning a patient?
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400 BC Greek physician known as the father of medicine
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Hippocrates
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2 reasons for studying law and ethics
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to understand : 1. The legal and ethical issues facing society, helath care and patients2. The impact of rising costs on health care delivery
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