HOSA Medical Law and Ethics State 100% Pass

HOSA Medical Law and Ethics State 100% Pass abuse ...any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish advance directives ...legal documents that allow individuals to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to express their wishes regarding medical care agent ...in contract law this person is working under the employer in this role assault and battery ...threat or attempt to injure or the unlawful touching of another person without consent civil law A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights. confidentiality information about the patient must remain private and can be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team contract ...an agreement between two or more parties criminal law ...deals with the wrongs against a persons property example: practicing without a license defamation ...occurs when false statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage there person's reputation designation of health care surrogate ...to appoint another person to make any decisions regarding health care if the principal should become unable to make decisions Durable Power of Attorney ...Document that appoints another person to make any decisions regarding health care if the principal should become unable to make decisions ethics a set of principles relating to what is morally right or wrong expressed contracts ...stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing ex. surgical permit false imprisonment ...restraining or restricting an individual's freedom health care records ...privilege communications that contain information about the care provided to the patient implied contracts ...obligations that are understood without verbally expressed terms informed consent permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved invasion of privacy ...includes unnecessarily exposing an individual or revealing personal information about and individual without that person's consent legal ...based on law legal