Ethics Midterm Definitions
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____ is defined as any action that produced apprehension or fear of bodily harm.
NO CONTACT IS MADE - Assault
- ___ is defined as the intentional infliction of harmful or offensive bodily contact or nonconsensual contact or nonconsensual contact with another that is harmful or offenive
- Battery
- __ is defined as unauthorized touching that causes harm.
- Technical Battery
- ___ is defined as the act of breaking a contract, agreement, promise or legal duty by failing to perform a promised or required act.
- Breach of Contract
- ___ is defined as a situation in which the patient's negligent actions or omissions have contributed to his or her own injury.
- Contributory Negligence
- this is defined as an unjustifiable renunciation by the dentist of his professional relationship with the patient and a repudiation of his responsibility for the patient's condition.
- Abandonment
- ___ is defined as steps taken to minimize danger, hazard, and liability.
- Risk Management
- ___ is defined as a promise of excellence.
- Quality assurance
- ___ is when a DDS or RDH undertakes the role of a parent amd makes the best decision for the patient.
- Paternalism
- ___ is defined as an obligation, in law, that one owes to another person or a business.
- Duty