Chapter 5 - Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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These flashcards cover key legal and ethical concepts from Chapter 5.
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Legal Responsibilities
Obligations under the law that individuals and organizations must follow.
Ethical Responsibilities
Moral obligations based on principles of right and wrong behavior.
Informed Consent
The process of obtaining permission from a patient after disclosing the necessary information.
Professional Liability
Legal responsibility for one's professional actions and decisions.
Confidentiality
The ethical principle of keeping information private and secure.
Malpractice
A type of professional negligence where a provider fails to meet the standard of care.
Duty to Warn
The obligation to inform a third party if a patient poses a threat to them.
Healthcare Regulation
Laws and guidelines that govern the practice of healthcare.