Medical Law and Ethics Latest Update 100% Pass

Medical Law and Ethics Latest Update 100% Pass Healthcare Practitioner Those individuals trained to give medical or healthcare to patients. Litigious Those prone to engage in law suits Plaintiff Person bringing charges in a law suit. Defendant Person or party against whom criminal or civil charges are brought in a law suit. Precedent Decisions made by judges in the various courts that become rule of law and apply to future cases, even though they were not enacted by legislature; aka case law. Summary Judgement Decision made by a court in a law suit in response to a motion that pleads there is no basis for a trial. Fraud Dishonest or deceitful practices in depriving, or attempting to deprive, another of his or her rights. Law Rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority. Ethics Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one's concept of right and wrong Moral Values One's personal concept of right and wrong formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society. Code of ethics A list of principles intended to govern behavior - here, the behavior of those entrusted with providing care to the sick Ethic Guide Lines Publications that detail a wide variety of ethical situations that professionals (in this case, health care practitioners) might face in their work and offer principles for dealing with the situations in an ethical situation Hippocratic oath a pledge for physicians, developed by the Greek physician Hippocrates circa 400 B.C.E. American Medical Association Principles A code of ethics for members of the American Medical Association (AMA), written in 1847. Bioethics A discipline dealing with the ethical implications of biological research methods and results, especially in medicine. Medical Ethicist or Bioethicist Specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult ethical decisions regarding a patient Ethics Committee Committee made up of individuals who are involved in a patient's care, including health care practitioners, family members, clergy, and others, with the purpose of reviewing ethical issues in difficult cases. Etiquette Standards of behavior considered to be good manners among members of a profession as they function as individuals in society. Protocol A code prescribing correct behavior in a specific situation, such as a situation arising in a medical office. Courtesy The practice of good manners Compassion The identification with and understanding of anther's situation, feelings, and motives. Common Sense Sound practical judgement Critical Thinking The ability to think analytically, using fewer emotions and more rationality 5 Steps to Critical Thinking 1. Identify and clarify the problem 2. Gather information 3. Evaluate the evidence 4. Consider alternatives and implications 5. Choose and implement the best alternative Liable Accountable under the law How healthcare equipment and product dealers and manufacturers can be held indirectly responsible for detective medical devices and products 1. Breach of warranty 2. Statements made by the manufacturer about the device or product that are found to be untrue 3. Strict liability, for cases in which defective products threaten the personal safety of consumers 4. Fraud or intentional deceit. People Skills 1. A relaxed attitude when meeting new people 2. An understanding of and empathy for others 3. Good communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening 4. Patience in dealing with others and the ability to work as a member of a health care team 5. Tact 6. The ability to impart information clearly and accurately 7. The ability to keep information confidential 8. The ability to leave private concerns at home 9. Trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility Technical Skills 1. Computer literacy 2. Proficiency in English, science, and mathematics 3. A willingness to learn new skills and techniques 4. An aptitude for working with the hands. 5. Ability to document well 6. Ability to think critically Critical Thinking Skills 1. Identify and clarify the problem 2. Gather information 3. Evaluate the evidence 4. Consider alternatives and implications 5. Choose and implement the best alternative Ethical decisions 1. Moral principles and practices 2. Matters of social policy involving issues of morality in the practice of medicine Unethical Decisions refers to professional conduct that fails to conform to these moral standards or policies Licensure a mandatory credentialing process established by law, usually at the state level, that grants the right to practice certain skills and endeavors Certification a voluntary credentialing process whereby applicants who meet specific requirements may receive a certificate. Registration a credentialing procedure whereby one's name is listed on a register as having paid a fee met certain criteria within a profession. Accreditation Official authorization of approval for conforming to a specified standard Reciprocity The process by which a professional license obtained in one state may be accepted as valid in other states prior agreement without reexamination. Medical Practice Acts State laws written for the express purpose of governing the practice of medicine. Medical Boards Bodies established by the authority of each state's medical practice acts for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of health care consumers through proper licensing and regulation of physicians and other health care practitioners Ambulatory care setting facility, such as a medical office, clinic, or outpatient surgical center, that provides medical care for patients who can walk and are not bedridden. Medical Doctor (MD) Degree Consists of: 1) graduation with a bachelor's degree from a four-year, pre-medicine course, usually with a concentration in the sciences 2) Graduation from a four-year medical school - in the United States, a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Upon graduation from medical school, students are awarded the doctor of medicine (MD) degree. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree Consists of: 1) an accredited medical school, have successfully completed licensing examination governed by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners 2) Have successfully completed the required internship and residency Allopathic means "different suffering" and refers to the medical philosophy that dictates training physicians to intervene in the disease process, through the use of drugs and surgery. Tertiary Care Settings those care settings providing highly specialized services endorsement the process by which a license may be awarded based on individual credentials judged to meet licensing requirements in a new state. Respondeat Superior Literally, "let the master answer." A doctrine under which an employer is legally liable for the acts of his or her employees, if such acts were performed within the scope of the employees Sole proprietorship a form of medical practice management in which a physician practices alone, assuming all benefits and liabilities for the business