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Ethics
Study of right and wrong and how to tell the difference between them
Utilitariansim
idea that the goal of society should be to bring about the greatest number of people
Deontology
Approach to ethics that judges the morality of an action based on the action's adherence to rules. Described as duty or obligation, because rules 'binds you to your duty'
Virtue
Focuses on using wisdom rather than emotional and intellectual solving
Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue
Basic ethical philosophies
Professional Ethics
internal controls of a profession based on human values or moral principles
Professional Ethics
Branch of moral science which treats of the obligation which a member of the profession owes to the public, to his profession, and to his client
Habit
An acquired mode of behavior, which has been repeated frequently
Custom
habitual practice of the people so long established that it has the force of law
Ideals
pertains to perfection
Etiquette
rule of behavior, "manners"
Tradition
transmission of knowledge, opinions, doctrines, customs and practices from generation to generation
Autonomy
Independence; self-government
Beneficence
Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action.
Code of Ethics
Principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior.
Double Effect
An ethical situation in which an action (such as administering opiates) has both a positive effect (relieving a terminally ill person's pain) and a negative effect (hastening death by suppressing respiration).
Fidelity
Faithfulness; loyalty
Justice
Equal treatment under the law
Legal Rights
rights of individuals or groups that are established and guaranteed by law
Moral Principles
universal guides to action that are derived from so-called basic moral truths that should be respected unless a morally compelling reason exists not to do so.
Moral Rights
rights of individuals or groups that exist separately from governmental or institutional guarantees; usually asserted based on moral principles or rules
Morality
A system of learned attitudes about social practices, instituations, and individual behavior used to evaluate situations and behavior as right or wrong, good or bad
Morals
Beliefs about behavior as judged by society
nonmeleficence
do no harm
Paternalism
A policy of treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs but not giving them rights
Professional Etiquette
manners and attitudes generally accepted by members of a profession
Respect for Property
Refers to keeping the patients belongings safe and taking care not to intentionally damage or waste equipment or supplies with which one works.
Rights
BENEFITS AND PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY LAW
Sanctity of Life
The belief that life is holy and belongs to God
Values
Cherished ideas and beliefs that affect decisions a person makes.
Veracity
- to tell the truth with no information being withheld
Virtue
A habitual disposition to do good
Radiologic Technologist's Ethics
Moral philosophy which deals with the relationship of radiologic technologists and patient and the family of the patient
Health Ethics
to put the saving of live and promotion of health above all else, treat patients equally, provide the best care possible, maintain a competent level of skill
Relation with the State and Society
Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 1
Relationship with Patients/Clients
Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 2
Relation with other Allied Profession
Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 3
Relation to Agency
Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 4
Relationship with Oneself
Code of Professional Ethics for Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologist - Article 5
Jurisprudence
philosophy of law
Nomenclature
A system of naming, especially in the arts or sciences
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
Medical Practice
state laws written for the express purpose of governing the practice of medicine
Constitution
A nation's basic law
Statutory Law
Law enacted by Congress, or by state legislatures or local legislative bodies.
Court Decisions
Interpretation of statutes and various regulations in decisions involving individuals
Public and Civil Law
Basic Kinds of Law
Public Laws
Laws that concern the general public
Private Law
A body of law that deals with relationships between private individuals, such as contracts, civil injuries, domestic relations, and partnerships.
Litigation
a legal proceeding in a court
Torts
A private injustice or injury, is either intentional or unintentional
False Imprisonment
Assault
Battery
Defamation
Invasion of Privacy
Intentional Torts
False Imprisonment
-the unauthorized confinement of a person that lasts for an appreciable period of time
Assault
"threat" or "attempt"
Battery
- unlawful application of force (bodily injury or offensive touching)
Defamation
Act of harming or ruining another's reputation
Slander
False charges and malicious oral statements about someone
Libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights
Invasion of Privacy
This is the release of medical records without the patient's knowledge and permission
Patient Falls and Positioning Injuries
Pregnancy
Errors or delays in diagnosis
Areas of Frequent litigation in Radiology
Duty
Breach
Injury sustained
Cause
for negligent tort liability, Four elements must be present
Duty
what should have been done
Breach
deviation from duty
Injury sustained
Iatrogenic injurty
Cause
result of breach
Malpractice Claims
lawsuits by a patient against a physician for errors in diagnosis or treatment
Negligence cases
Are those in which a person believes a medical professional's action or lack thereof, caused harm to the patient
Postoperative complications
Res ipsa Loquitur
Examples of malpractice
Res ipsa Loquitur
"The thing speaks for itself"
Abandonment
Delayed Treatment
Examples of Negligence
Abandonment
Leaving a patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training.
Delayed Treatment
a patient shows symptoms of some illness or disorder, but the doctor decides, for whatever reason, to wait
Negligence
Careless neglect, often resulting in injury
Malfeasance
(n) an illegal act, especially by a public official
Misfeasance
An act that is legal but performed improperly.
Nonfeasance
a failure to act when under an obligation to do so
Imputed Negligence
under certain conditions, the negligence of one person can be attributed to another
Contributory Negligence
A theory in tort law under which a complaining party's own negligence contributed to or caused his or her injuries. ________ is an absolute bar to recovery in a minority of jurisdictions.
Assumption Risk
voluntarily and knowingly subjecting oneself to danger
Last Clear Chance
final opportunity to avoid an injury
Doctrine of Foreseeability
the ability to see or know in advance; to reasonably anticipate that harm or injury may result because of certain acts or omissions
Doctrine of Continuing Negligence
Contemplates of an unfailing duty of defendant RT/XRT to appraise, make necessary investigation or examination of his patient's injury with reasonable care and skill, failure of whom constitutes of a continuing act of negligance
Fellow Servant
employee with same status and working with another worker.
Rescue Doctrine
Doctrine under which anyone who negligently causes harm to a person or property may be liable to one who is injured in an effort to rescue the imperiled person or property
Good Samaritan Law
Individuals who do not seek payments but render medical assistance to the injured.
Doctrine of Force Majeure
no person shall be responsible for those events which cannot be foreseen and are inevitable, such as floods, fire, earthquakes and accidents
Doctrine of Respondent Superior
Let the master answer for the acts of subordinates
Summon
Subpoena
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Search Warrant
Warrant of Arrest
Written orders issued by the court
Summon
Written Order to appeal in court as a respondent of defendant
Subpeona
a court order that forces a witness to testify in a trial
Subpoena Duces Tecum
a court order that forces a witness to testify in a trial with necessary documents
Search Warrant
A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court
Warrant of Arrest
A written order from a magistrate commanding someone to take the body of the person accused, to be dealt with according to the law.
Legal Terms
Plaintiff/Complainant
Defendant/Accused/Respondent
Accomplice
Witness
Plaintiff/Complainant
person or group bringing the case to court
Defendant/Accused/Respondent
A person being sued or filed a case against
Accomplice
A person who takes part in a crime
Witness
A person who was present during the commission of crime and saw the crime being commited
R.A 7431
Republic Act No. of BORT
February 27, 1992
BORT was created