PNS quiz 3

assault

issuing a threat to inflict harm on an individual

false imprisonment

confinement of an individual against his or her will using either verbal or physical means

discrimination

giving unequal treatment to client based on group membership or specific disease

slander

false verbal statements or misrepresentations that damage an individuals reputation or credibility

negligence

failing to act in a manner that is consistent with behaviors that could reasonably be expected from a person of ordinary prudence who is in a similar situation

battery

touching another individual without the individuals consent, or in a way that causes injury or embarrassment to the individual

breach of confidentiality

sharing an individuals private information without the individuals consent

defamation

false written or verbal communication that is untrue or that is issued with reckless disregard for truth, and that damages an individuals reputation

libel

false written statements that may result in injury to an individuals reputation or credibility

malpractice

failure by a professional to meet the standard of conduct that a prudent member of the same profession could be reasonably expected to demonstrate under similar conditions

intentional torts

assault, battery, defamation of character, libel, slander, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy

unintentional torts

negligence, malpractice

four D’s of negligence

duty, dereliction, damages, direct cause

professional practice conduct

social networking, competence practice, workplace bullying, substance use disorder