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30 Cards in this Set
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abandonment |
doctor terminating contract improperly |
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defamation of character |
statement that can injure a person's reputation |
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statute of limitations |
period of time which a patient has to file a lawsuit |
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malpractice |
treatment by a doctor with the patient injured as a result |
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assault |
deliberate attempt to cause injury to another |
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battery |
illegal touching of another person |
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negligence |
failure to rake reasonable action to prevent harm to someone |
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litigation |
a lawsuit that is tied up in court |
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reciprocity |
granting equal working status in more than one state |
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dereliction of duty |
doctor does not comply with acceptable standard of care |
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emancipated minor |
person under 18 who has the same legal rights as an adult- not recognized by all states |
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living will |
document gives patient's legal right to chose type of care they wish to receive when death is imminent |
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bioethics |
moral issues that arise due to modern medicine and research |
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revocation |
cancellation of a license |
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tort law |
any wrongful act |
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res ipsa loquitur |
"The thing speaks for itself" |
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respondeat superior |
let the master answer |
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duty |
doctor/patient relationship- patient must prove it was established |
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direct cause |
patient is required to prove doc to r was derelict of duties when injury resulted |
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DNR |
do not resuscitate |
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ethics |
branch of science related to human character and conduct |
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subpoena |
order to appear in court under penalty for failure to appear |
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pilfering |
stealing |
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euthanasia |
intentional act causing merciful death of someone who is suffering with a terminal disease |
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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act |
allows persons 18 or older of sound mind to make a gift of body parts or organs |
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mania- |
insanity |
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maxilla |
jaw |
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megaly |
enlargement |
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neur- |
nerve |
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pexy- |
suspension/fixation |
