law and ethics 2
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- Accessory
- A person who, even if not present, is related with the performance of a felonious act (crime).
- battery
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The use of force or violence upon the person of another
"Treatment without consent" - Contributory Negligence
- Negligence on the part of the defendant which is proximate (probable) cause of or contributing to the patient's injury.
- Defendant
- The accused: he who denies or defends against the accusations of another
- Deposition
- Written testimoney; under oath, in response to interrogation (written and/or oral questioning).
- Emancipated Minor
- Minor whose parents have surrendered all rights/claims, responsibilites in relation to him. Generally regarded as able to consent for themselves. A married, divoced or pregnant minor.
- Guardian
- One entrusted by the law with the care and/or property of another.
- Liable
- Bound or obliged by law; responsible; chargeable
- Locum Tenens
- "Holding the place" A deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative, in custody
- malfeasance
- The performance of an improper action.
- Misfeasance
- The improper performance of an action which is approved.
- Nonfeasance
- Failure to perform an approved action.
- Misdemeanor
- A crime less serious than a felony, such as tickets and fines.
- Non Compos Mentis
- Not of Sound Mind: insane. Any mental derangement.
- Plaintiff
- The person who complains; the accuser; he who brings suit.
- Proximate Cause
- Probable cause.
- Res Gestae
- An exception to the hearsay rule. Evidence admissible even though it may be "hearsay".
- Slander
- Defamation of character by verbal statements.
- Subpoena Duces Tecum
- The order which state you are required to bring also any books, documents or other things under his control, and to produce them as evidence
- Medical Practice Acts
- State laws which govern the methods and requirements in gaining a licnese to practice medicine. Includes what a physician can practice in his field or specialty and grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
- Morbidity
- The relative incidence of disease.
- Principles of Medical Ethics
- Ten section code condensed by the AMA in 1957 to aid the physician to individually and collectively maintain a high level of ethical conduct.
- Reciprocity
- The acceptance of one state's standards as at least equal to or superior to their own.
- Revocation
- The cancellation or summoning back of a license/act.
- Statute
- Any written law.
- Tort
- A civil wrong.
- Agent
- A person with the legal right to speak/act on behalf of another. The person is legally responsible for the actions and/or statements made by the agent on his behalf.
- Breach
- The breaking or violating of a law, promise, contract or duty.
- Civil Law
- The laws of a state or nation which deal with the enforcement of civil rights. Disputes between citizens: violation of rights by one person to another.
- Common Law
- Unwritten law that is based on customs or court decisions.
- Confidential Relationship
- A relationship in which one cannot reveal information given to him by another without the express consent (permission) of the other, unless required by law.
- Criminal Law
- Laws that pertain to crime and it's punishements.
- Doctrine of Respondeat Superior
- "The law of agency" The doctor is principle; you are his agent
- Ethics
- A set of behavioral/moral standards formed by a particular group or profession which attemts to govern the actions or behavior of the members of that group.
- Felony
- A crime more serious than a misdemeanor.
- Good Samaitan Law
- Laws exempting phycisicans and other medical professionsls from liability for treatment given in accident cases.
- Grievance Committee
- Group extablished by the local medical society who hear and investigate complains about physicians in the area regarding professional care or excessive fees charged.
- Implied Consent
- To give consent by inference or action but without the express statement.
- Informed Consent
- To give consent, having full knowledge of the matter at hand and the dangers that may be involved (written)