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Ch. 1 & 2
Medical Law
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Medical
Not Applicable
09/24/2017

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Term
Ethics
Definition
Knowing the difference between right and wrong

branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgment
Term
Medical Law
Definition
Legal rights and obligations that affect patients and protect individual rights, including rights of healthcare employees
Term
Law
Definition
Rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal government that have a binding legal force
Term
Medical ethics
Definition
The practical application of moral standards that concern benefiting the patient
Term
Utilitarianism
Definition
An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number
Term
Rights-based Ethics
Definition
Emphasis on individuals's rights
Term
Duty-based Ethics
Definition
Focuses on performing duty
Term
Virtue-based Ethics
Definition
Emphasis on people, not on decisions or principles involved
Term
Respect, integrity, honesty, fairness, empathy, sympathy, compassion, and loyalty
Definition
Interpersonal Ethics
Term
1. Is it legal
2. Is it balanced
3. How does it make me feel
Definition
Three-step model (evaluating ethical dilemmas)
by Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale
Term
Seven step model for examining ethical dilemmas
Definition
1. Determine the facts
2. Define the precise ethical issue
3. Identify the major principles, rules, and values
4. Specify the alternatives
5. Compare values and alternatives
6. Assess the consequences
7. Make a decision
Term
Dr. Bernard Lo's clinical model
Definition
1. Gather info
2. Clarify ethical issues
3. Resolve dilemma
Term
Bioethics
Definition
World dilemmas and issues resulting from advanced medicine and medical research relating to life
Term
Quality assurance
Definition
-Catherine evaluate info about services
- examine results
-compare info against a standard
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