Chapter 1-13 Medical Law & Ethics With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2025
applied ethics - correct answer the practical application of moral standards to the conduct of
individuals involved in organizations that are meant to benefit the patient, such as medical
ethics
bioethics - correct answer a branch of applied ethics, is a field resulting from modern medical
advances and research
litigious - correct answer an excessive inclination to sue
laws - correct answer rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal
government and the court system that have a binding legal force
medical practice acts - correct answer laws established in all 50 states that define the practice
of medicine as well as requirements and methods for licensure in a particular state
precedent - correct answer the decision of the court case acts as a model for any future cases in
which the facts are the same
ethics - correct answer branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral
judgments
morality - correct answer the quality of being virtuous or practicing the right conduct
amoral - correct answer lacking or indifferent to moral standards
medical ethics - correct answer concerns questions related specifically to the practice of
medicine
utilitarianism - correct answer an ethical theory based on the principle of what is the greatest
good for the greatest number of people
cost/benefit analysis - correct answer justifies the means of achieving a goal
indigent - correct answer a person who is impoverished and without funds
rights-based ethics - correct answer a natural rights ethical theory, places the primary emphasis
on a person's individual rights
duty-based ethics - correct answer based on absolute moral rules; focuses on performing one's
duty to various people and institutions such as parents, employers, employees, and customers
(patients)
justice-based ethics - correct answer based on an important moral restraint called "the veil of
ignorance"; fair distribution of benefits and burdens
virtue-based ethics - correct answer based on the belief that we have a duty or responsibility to
others; an emphasis on persons and not necessarily on the decisions or principles that are
involved
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fidelity - correct answer loyalty and faithfulness to others
sanctity of life - correct answer the sacredness of human life
tolerance - correct answer a respect for those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, and
nationality differ from our own
integrity - correct answer the unwavering adherence to one's principles
empathy - correct answer the ability to understand the feelings of others without actually
experiencing their pain or distress
sympathy - correct answer feeling sorry for or pitying someone else
compassion - correct answer the ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients and
fellow employees
due process - correct answer the entitlement of employees of the government and public
companies to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy;
the Fourteenth and Fifth Amendments provide for due process
sexual harassment or gender harassment - correct answer unwelcome sexual advances or
requests for sexual favors as defined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
guidelines, which are part of the Title VII of the Amended Civil Rights Act of 1964
comparable worth - correct answer known as pay equity, is a theory that extends equal pay
requirements to all persons who are doing equal work
principle of autonomy - correct answer the principle that people have the right to make
decisions about their own life; includes the concept of "informed consent", whereas consent is
granted by a person after the patient has received knowledge and understanding of potential
risks and benefits
principle of beneficence - correct answer the principle of doing good
principle of nonmalfeasance - correct answer means "First, do no harm."
principle of justice - correct answer warns us that equals must be treated equally
bioethicists - correct answer specialists in the field of bioethics, give thought to ethical concerns
that often examine the more abstract dimensions of ethical issues and dilemmas
quality assurance (QA) - correct answer gathering and evaluating information about the
services provided, as well as the results achieved, and comparing this information with an
accepted standard
medical etiquette - correct answer standards of professional behavior that physicians practice
in their relationship and conduct with patients and other physicians
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Federalism - correct answer 1 Large Government- Federal Government
Many smaller local governments
Executive Branch - correct answer President and his cabinet
Has Veto power
Enforcing Laws
Judicial Branch - correct answer Judges- Supreme Court (Justices)
Interpret Laws
Constitutionality
Legislative Branch - correct answer Congress- Senate- House of Representatives
Make Laws
Amend Laws
2/3 majority vote can override a veto
Burden of Proof - correct answer Plaintiff has BOP in Civil cases
State/Prosecutor has BOP in Criminal cases
BOP is proving propondence of evidence in civil
beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal
Statutory Law - correct answer (Statutes) Laws written by the legislative branch
Regulatory Law - correct answer (Regulations) Laws written by agencies
Examples of intentional torts - correct answer Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment
Battery - correct answer Actual unconsented physical contact
Assault - correct answer Threat of bodily harm, placing someone in apprehension of imminent
harm
Class Action Lawsuit - correct answer A lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf of a larger
group of people who are all affected by the same situation
Constitutional Law - correct answer Set up our system of government
Bill Of Rights- Freedoms- Prevents governments from interferring with our individual rights
Defamation Of Character - correct answer Harm to a person's reputation
False statements about a person
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Embezzlement - correct answer Taking money of or property that has been entrusted to you
Expressed Contract - correct answer An agreement that clearly states all the terms
Fraud - correct answer Decieving another person, usually for personal gain
Implied Contract - correct answer Understood through actions
Lible - correct answer Written/printed defamation
Subpoena - correct answer A written command from the court for a person to appear in court
"Stare Decisis" - correct answer "Let the decision stand"
Slander - correct answer Spoken defamation
Intentional Tort - correct answer When a person has been intentionally or deliberately injured
by another
Unintentional Tort - correct answer Negligence- Medical Malpractice
Duty of care- Fail to exercise reasonable care that results in harm
Tort - correct answer Civil injury or wrongful act that results in harm
False Imprisonment - correct answer Confining someone against their will
Invasion Of Privacy - correct answer Unauthorized publication of private information
Contract - correct answer Agreement between two or more people
Subpoena "Duces Tecum" - correct answer A court order requiring a witness to appear in court
and to bring certain records/documents
Regulations - correct answer Rules or laws made by agencies
Statutes - correct answer Laws enacted by state and federal legislatures
Plaintiff - correct answer A person on group of people suing another person or group; the
person who instigates the lawsuit
Defendant - correct answer Person or group of people sued civilly or prosecuted criminally in a
court of law
Criminal Laws - correct answer Set up to protect the public from the handful acts of others
Case Law - correct answer Also known as Common Law
Based on decisions made by judges
Contract Law - correct answer Division of law that includes enforceable promises and
agreements between two or more persons to do or not to do a particular thing
applied ethics - correct answer the practical application of moral standards to the conduct of
individuals involved in organizations that are meant to benefit the patient, such as medical
ethics
bioethics - correct answer a branch of applied ethics, is a field resulting from modern medical
advances and research
litigious - correct answer an excessive inclination to sue
laws - correct answer rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal
government and the court system that have a binding legal force
medical practice acts - correct answer laws established in all 50 states that define the practice
of medicine as well as requirements and methods for licensure in a particular state
precedent - correct answer the decision of the court case acts as a model for any future cases in
which the facts are the same
ethics - correct answer branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral
judgments
morality - correct answer the quality of being virtuous or practicing the right conduct
amoral - correct answer lacking or indifferent to moral standards
medical ethics - correct answer concerns questions related specifically to the practice of
medicine
utilitarianism - correct answer an ethical theory based on the principle of what is the greatest
good for the greatest number of people
cost/benefit analysis - correct answer justifies the means of achieving a goal
indigent - correct answer a person who is impoverished and without funds
rights-based ethics - correct answer a natural rights ethical theory, places the primary emphasis
on a person's individual rights
duty-based ethics - correct answer based on absolute moral rules; focuses on performing one's
duty to various people and institutions such as parents, employers, employees, and customers
(patients)
justice-based ethics - correct answer based on an important moral restraint called "the veil of
ignorance"; fair distribution of benefits and burdens
virtue-based ethics - correct answer based on the belief that we have a duty or responsibility to
others; an emphasis on persons and not necessarily on the decisions or principles that are
involved
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fidelity - correct answer loyalty and faithfulness to others
sanctity of life - correct answer the sacredness of human life
tolerance - correct answer a respect for those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, and
nationality differ from our own
integrity - correct answer the unwavering adherence to one's principles
empathy - correct answer the ability to understand the feelings of others without actually
experiencing their pain or distress
sympathy - correct answer feeling sorry for or pitying someone else
compassion - correct answer the ability to have a gentle, caring attitude toward patients and
fellow employees
due process - correct answer the entitlement of employees of the government and public
companies to have certain procedures followed when they believe their rights are in jeopardy;
the Fourteenth and Fifth Amendments provide for due process
sexual harassment or gender harassment - correct answer unwelcome sexual advances or
requests for sexual favors as defined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
guidelines, which are part of the Title VII of the Amended Civil Rights Act of 1964
comparable worth - correct answer known as pay equity, is a theory that extends equal pay
requirements to all persons who are doing equal work
principle of autonomy - correct answer the principle that people have the right to make
decisions about their own life; includes the concept of "informed consent", whereas consent is
granted by a person after the patient has received knowledge and understanding of potential
risks and benefits
principle of beneficence - correct answer the principle of doing good
principle of nonmalfeasance - correct answer means "First, do no harm."
principle of justice - correct answer warns us that equals must be treated equally
bioethicists - correct answer specialists in the field of bioethics, give thought to ethical concerns
that often examine the more abstract dimensions of ethical issues and dilemmas
quality assurance (QA) - correct answer gathering and evaluating information about the
services provided, as well as the results achieved, and comparing this information with an
accepted standard
medical etiquette - correct answer standards of professional behavior that physicians practice
in their relationship and conduct with patients and other physicians
,Chapter 1-13 Medical Law & Ethics With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2025
Federalism - correct answer 1 Large Government- Federal Government
Many smaller local governments
Executive Branch - correct answer President and his cabinet
Has Veto power
Enforcing Laws
Judicial Branch - correct answer Judges- Supreme Court (Justices)
Interpret Laws
Constitutionality
Legislative Branch - correct answer Congress- Senate- House of Representatives
Make Laws
Amend Laws
2/3 majority vote can override a veto
Burden of Proof - correct answer Plaintiff has BOP in Civil cases
State/Prosecutor has BOP in Criminal cases
BOP is proving propondence of evidence in civil
beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal
Statutory Law - correct answer (Statutes) Laws written by the legislative branch
Regulatory Law - correct answer (Regulations) Laws written by agencies
Examples of intentional torts - correct answer Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment
Battery - correct answer Actual unconsented physical contact
Assault - correct answer Threat of bodily harm, placing someone in apprehension of imminent
harm
Class Action Lawsuit - correct answer A lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf of a larger
group of people who are all affected by the same situation
Constitutional Law - correct answer Set up our system of government
Bill Of Rights- Freedoms- Prevents governments from interferring with our individual rights
Defamation Of Character - correct answer Harm to a person's reputation
False statements about a person
, Chapter 1-13 Medical Law & Ethics With Complete Solutions Latest Update 2025
Embezzlement - correct answer Taking money of or property that has been entrusted to you
Expressed Contract - correct answer An agreement that clearly states all the terms
Fraud - correct answer Decieving another person, usually for personal gain
Implied Contract - correct answer Understood through actions
Lible - correct answer Written/printed defamation
Subpoena - correct answer A written command from the court for a person to appear in court
"Stare Decisis" - correct answer "Let the decision stand"
Slander - correct answer Spoken defamation
Intentional Tort - correct answer When a person has been intentionally or deliberately injured
by another
Unintentional Tort - correct answer Negligence- Medical Malpractice
Duty of care- Fail to exercise reasonable care that results in harm
Tort - correct answer Civil injury or wrongful act that results in harm
False Imprisonment - correct answer Confining someone against their will
Invasion Of Privacy - correct answer Unauthorized publication of private information
Contract - correct answer Agreement between two or more people
Subpoena "Duces Tecum" - correct answer A court order requiring a witness to appear in court
and to bring certain records/documents
Regulations - correct answer Rules or laws made by agencies
Statutes - correct answer Laws enacted by state and federal legislatures
Plaintiff - correct answer A person on group of people suing another person or group; the
person who instigates the lawsuit
Defendant - correct answer Person or group of people sued civilly or prosecuted criminally in a
court of law
Criminal Laws - correct answer Set up to protect the public from the handful acts of others
Case Law - correct answer Also known as Common Law
Based on decisions made by judges
Contract Law - correct answer Division of law that includes enforceable promises and
agreements between two or more persons to do or not to do a particular thing
