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MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
CHAPTER 1 DR.SARILL
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Undergraduate 2
01/08/2011

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Amoral
LUIS GONZALEZ
Definition
lacking or indifferent to moral standards.
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Bioethics
Definition
also called biomedical ethics, the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research.
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Due process
Definition
the entitlement of all employees to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy.
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Empathy
Definition
the ability to understand the feelings of another person without actually experiencing the pain or distress that a person is going through.
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Ethics
Definition
the branch of philosophy relating to morals and moral principles.
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Integrity
Definition
the unwavering adherence to one’s principles; dedication to maintaining high standards.
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Laws
Definition
rules or actions prescribed by a governmental authority that have a binding legal force.
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Litigious
Definition
excessively inclined to sue.
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Medical etiquette
Definition
standards of professional behavior that physicians use for conduct with other physicians.
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Quality assurance
Definition
gathering and evaluating information about the services provided as well as the results achieved and comparing this information with an accepted standard.
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Tolerance
Definition
a respect for those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, and nationality differ from our own.
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