Legal & Ethical Issues - HOSA Bowl

Ethics

Moral principles guiding right and wrong behavior in healthcare.

Morals

Personal beliefs about right and wrong.

Law

Rules established by government to protect society.

Criminal Law

Laws addressing crimes against society.

Civil Law

Laws resolving disputes between individuals.

Tort

Wrongful act causing harm and legal liability.

Malpractice

Professional negligence causing patient harm.

Negligence

Failure to provide expected standard of care.

Assault

Threat or attempt to injure another person.

Battery

Unlawful touching without consent.

Informed Consent

Patient permission after understanding risks and benefits.

False Imprisonment

Restricting a person’s freedom without authorization.

Abuse

Physical or mental harm inflicted on a person.

Defamation of Character

False statements harming reputation.

Slander

Spoken defamation.

Libel

Written defamation.

Confidentiality

Keeping patient information private.

HIPAA

Law protecting patient health information privacy.

Advance Directive

Document stating patient medical wishes.

Living Will

Specifies life-sustaining treatment preferences.

Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Appoints someone to make medical decisions.

Patient’s Bill of Rights

Guarantees respectful care, privacy, and informed consent.