Law & Ethics

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Ethics?

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standards of conduct and moral guidelines generally expected by the professional community

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Codes of Ethics?

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each professional organization creates it's own rules and guidelines for it's members to follow.

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Personal Ethics?

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guidelines for behavior based on a person's morals and values. This is something you are taught or acquired from childhood

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Professional Ethics?

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standards of conduct set by professional organizations. This is something that is learned while studying for the profession or while on the job.

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Medical Ethics?

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refers to a MORAL obligation to follow the rules.

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Medical Law?

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refers to a LEGAL obligation to follow the rules.

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Ethical Dilemmas?

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there may be times when you are faced with an "ethical dilemma" which is often a conflict between what you think is "right" and what is legal.

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What do you do when its a tough decision?

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ALWAYS do what is LEGAL, regardless of how compelled you feel to do the opposite.

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Medical Etiquette?

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customs, common courtesy and manners of the medical profession.

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Medical Etiquette VS. Medical Ethics?

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Medical Ethics- deals primarily with morals, values and integrity (principals of right and wrong)

Medical Etiquette- has more to do with self conduct, behavior and common courtesy for those working with and around you.

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Liability?

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an obligation that legally binds an individual or organization to settle a debt or wrongful act

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Torts?

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wrongful acts commited against a person or property. Torts often result in emotional, mental and physical harm or death.

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Tortfeasor?

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is a person who commits the tort or wrongful act.

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Breach of Contract?

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the failure to fulful an obligation or agreement as outlined in a contract.

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Intentional Torts?

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committed by a person with the intent to do something wrong.

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Nonintentional Torts/Unintentional Torts?

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(accidental) acts commited by a person who does not intend to do so. Most medical malpractice lawsuits fall under this category.

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Assault?

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to threat or act in a way that causes the person to fear harm. (Non-physical)

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Battery?

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battery is unlawful touching, with or without physical harm.

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Slander?

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VERBALLY spreading lies or rumors about another person which causes harm to thier reputation or employment.

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Libel?

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Writing lies or rumors about another person which causes harm to their reputation or employment. This includes ALL types of writing. (Textes, emailing, typing, and Faxes)

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Invasion of Privacy?

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to give out information about another person's private, personal matters or activities.

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Medical Abandonment?

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occures when the physician stops all forms of care and treatment with a patient who is still in need of care. In this situation the physician fails to give the patient sufficient or proper notice.

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Fraud?

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a deceitful act with the intention to conceal the truth.

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False Imprisonment?

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keeping a person against their will.

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Negligence?

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failing to act with reasonable care, causing harm to another person.

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Forms of Negligence?

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1. by doing something that a reasonable person would not do.
2. by not doing something that a reasonable person would do

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Malpractice?

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when a professional person is negligent in their duties.

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Malfeasance?

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the performance of wrong and unlawful act.

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Misfeasance?

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the performance of a lawful act in an improper way.

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Nonfeasance?

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the failure to perform a necessary act.

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Res ipsa loquitur?
(res-ip-suh low-key-tor)

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the thing speaks for itself. An obvious mistake by the healthcare professional.

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Respondeat Superior/ Viscarious Liability?

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Let the Master or Higher up Answer. Makes health care providers responsible for the acts of their employees working under them.

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Subpoena?
(Medical Records are usually requested)

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orders issued by the court to obtain evidence. This order requires the person to provide a testimony which is used as evidence in court.

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Plantiff?

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the accuser in a lawsuit

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Defamation of Character?

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malicious of false statements about a person's character or reputation.

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Res Judicata?

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A matter already judged. A legal doctrine that a claim can't be retried once a lawsuit has been decided or settled.

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Subpoena Duces Tecum?

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Bring with you under penalty of punishment. Command by th ecourt ordering the party to appear and produce records and or tangible evidence for use at a hearing or trial.

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Subpoena ad Testificandum?

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Under penalty to give testimony. Command by the court ordering the appearance of a witness in order to give an oral testimony.

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Remittitur?

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a ruling by a judge to LOWER the amount of damages granted by the jury.

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Additur?

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a ruling by a judge to INCREASE the amount of damages granted by the jury. This ruling is very rare.

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Good Samaritan Law?

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a law designated to protect health care professions from being sueed for injuries or negligence when helping or volunteering in emergency situations.

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Exceptions to the Good Samaritan Law?

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1. standard of care- a medical professional is held at a higher standard of care than a person with no medical training.

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Another Exception to the Good Samaritan Law?

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2. Duty of care- once a person decides to help a victim, they are obligated to continue to help that person until someone more qualified arrives.

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Another Exception to the Good Samaritan Law?

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3. The Samaritan- victim relationship- a payment "tip" or reward is never allowed to be accepted by a good Samaritan.

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Another Exception to the Good Samaritan Law?

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4. Scope of Practice- the person performing CPR/Emergency aid MUST stay within their scope of practice.

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Gross Negligence?

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extremely careless actions taken by the good Samaritan.

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Office/Hospital Emergencies?

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good Samaritan laws don't apply to medical office or hospitals.

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Gross Negligence?

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extremely careless actions taken by the good Samaritan.

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Office/Hospital Emergencies?

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good Samaritan laws don't apply to medical office or hospitals.