Into to EMT A - EVIT

Valenzuela AM Class

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient with the intent of doing good.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient is made aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure or treatment, allowing them to make a knowledgeable decision regarding their care.

Autonomy

The ethical principle that recognizes the right of patients to make their own decisions about their healthcare

Non-malficence

The ethical principle that obligates healthcare providers to avoid causing harm to patients, ensuring that actions taken are not detrimental to their well-being for the greater good.

Justice

The ethical principle that emphasizes fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources and the treatment of patients, ensuring equal access to care regardless of factors such as socioeconomic status or background.

Durable Power of Attorney

A legal document that grants an individual the authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of another person in case they become incapacitated.

Confidentiality

The ethical duty of healthcare providers to protect a patient's privacy by ensuring that personal health information is not disclosed without consent.

Patient Rights

The rights that patients have regarding their healthcare, including the right to consent to treatment, access medical records, and receive information about their care.

Advanced Directive

A document that outlines a patient's preferences for medical care in situations where they may be unable to communicate their wishes.

Implied Consent

A type of consent in which a patient's agreement to treatment is assumed based on their actions or the circumstances, rather than explicit verbal or written approval.

Professional Boundaries

The physical, emotional, and ethical limits that define the relationship between healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

Scope of Practice

The procedures, actions, and processes that an EMT is permitted to perform within their training and certification levels.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

The ability for patients to access their own medical records, correct errors and omissions, and be informed about how personal information is shared or used.

HIPPA

A federal law that mandates the protection of sensitive patient information and establishes standards for the sharing and privacy of such data.

Malpractice

Improper or negligent professional conduct that results in harm or injury to a patient.

Negligence

The failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to harm or injury to another person. In healthcare, it often refers to a breach of duty that results in patient harm.