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Intro to Sonography

Legal/Ethics Vocab

TermDefinition
professionalism an awareness & worthiness of the conduct & high standards of a given profession
values desirable qualities that determine our actions
morals deal with right & wrong
ethics our actions & decisions are based on the code of conduct advocated by a particular group
autonomy the right to act independently; the right to choose for yourself
beneficence acting in the best interest of the patient
confidentiality the right to privacy & an obligation to protect privacy
justice moral rightness or fairness (who gets what treatment when resources are scarce)
nonmaleficence doing no harm
fidelity faithfulness, loyalty; keeping your word
veracity truth-telling
dignity right to be treated with respect & appropriateness
consequentialism decisions are based on consequences/outcomes (greatest good for the greatest number)
deontology decisions are based on individual motives & morals, despite consequences
Patient Bill of Rights puts consumers back in charge of their healthcare
EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) requires hospitals to treat ER patients regardless of ability to pay
Under EMTALA, the ER MUST: provide a medical screening exam & provide treatment to stabilize the condition
HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) gives patients control over their own health info & how it is used
Under HIPPA, we should: NEVER allow discussions to be overheard, NEVER share passwords, keep access to a NEED TO KNOW basis
statutory law law enacted by a federal, state or local government
common law law based on custom & usage (most malpractice suits are based on common law)
criminal law addresses wrongs against the state
civil law addresses wrongs to one party by another
tort actions leading to personal injury or property damage; negligence or intentional misconduct
assault threat to harm with the apparent ability to harm
battery touching without consent
false imprisonment unlawful confinement
defamation making a false statement that hurts another's reputation
breach of confidentiality failure to protect patient confidentiality
lack of informed consent failure to fully explain risks and benefits & to obtain consent
negligence unintentional injury caused by omission or commission of an act
res ipsa loquitor "the thing speaks for itself"
discovery facts sought by the plaintiff's attorney (study images, verbal questions asked under oath)
trial presentation of facts to judge or jury
scope of practice procedures for which the individual has received education & clinical experience & has demonstrated competency
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