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Healthcare Laws and Ethics

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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Medical Ethics

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concerned with whether actions are right or wrong

#2
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Medical law

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focuses on whether actions are legal or illegal

#3
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Values

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Concepts, ideas, and beliefs that are important and meaningful to a person

#4
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Physical invasion

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occurs when a healthcare worker does not protect the modesty of a patient

#5
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Informational invasion

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occurs when a worker reveals a patient’s personal information without the patient’s consent

#6
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Patients’ Bill of Rights

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a list of guarantees for those receiving medical care (The Affordable Care Act of 2010)

#7
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Ombudsman

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Ensures that patients are not abused and that their legal rights are protected

#8
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advance directive

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patient gives instructions about healthcare decisions for when he or she is incapacitated

#9
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Do not resuscitate (DNR)

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states that CPR or other advanced cardiac life support should not be performed if a patient stops breathing or a patient’s heart stops

#10
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durable power of attorney

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grants another person the authority to make legal decisions for you

#11
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guardian

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person appointed by a court to make decisions to protect the interests of a patient who is mentally or physically incapacitated

#12
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emancipated minor

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a person under 18 years of age who is financially and legally responsible for herself or himself

#13
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Duty of care

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a legal obligation for healthcare personnel to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to a patient

#14
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Negligence

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performing an act that a reasonable person would not have done; failing to provide reasonable care

#15
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Good Samaritan laws

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protect people from legal action after they have given free emergency medical aid while using reasonable care

#16
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Reasonable care

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legal protection for the healthcare worker if it can be proven that the worker acted reasonably as compared to other members of the profession in a same or similar situation

#17
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Arbitration

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method of resolving disputes outside the courtroom; protects the healthcare facility from a costly trial if something goes wrong; patients are often asked to sign arbitration agreements before care is provided

#18
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Medical Malpractice

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any misconduct or lack of skill that results in patient injury

#19
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Assault

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occurs when your words or actions make another person fear that he may be harmed

#20
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Battery

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refers to touching a person without permission

#21
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Defamation

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the act of damaging someone’s good name or reputation

#22
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slander

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verbal defamation

#23
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libel

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written defamation

#24
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Abuse

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any action that results in physical or mental harm