Law and ethics respiratory Exam questions and answers

role fidelity Being faithful to the scope of the services for which you are licensed certified, or registered. veracity Truth telling. needs-based motivation The theory that human behavior is based on specific human needs that must often be met in a specific order. Abraham Maslow is the best-known psychologist for this theory teleological consequence- oriented theory Decision-making theory that judges the person based on the rightness or wrongness outcomes or predicted outcomes. utilitarianism consequence-oriented theory that states that decisions should be made by determining what results will produce the best outcome for the most people. principle of utility Used in utilitarianism; requires that the rule used in making a decision must bring about positive results when generalized to a wide variety of situations. virtue ethics Refers to the theory that people who have moral virtues will make the right decisions. autonomy The capacity to be one's own person and make one's own decisions without being manipulated by external forces. beneficence Acts performed by a health care practitioner to help people stay healthy or recover from illness. nonmaleficence The duty to DO NO HARM! confidentiality Keeping medical information strictly private. justice Providing to an individual what is his or her due veracity Truth telling. Ethics Ought to Law Have to risk management Choose to Public laws 2 major divisions Criminal and administrative law Criminal Law Acts against welfare and safety of public Administrative Law Regulations set by government agencies Civil Law Protects citizens from others who might seek to take unfair advantages Four D's of Negligence Duty ,derelict ,direct cause, damage 3 classifications of malpractice Criminal Civil Ethical Criminal malpractice Assault and battery or euthanasia Civil malpractice Negligence or practice below a reasonable standard (handled in CIVIL court) Ethical malpractice Violations of professional ethics possibly resuling in censure Malpractice A form of negligence, can involve professional misconduct,unethical conduct , evil practice 2 general defenses against intentional torts No intent to do harm Pt. Gave consent to action ,knowing risks involved Tort Laws damages 3 types Economic Non-economic Punitive damage Economic Damage Award for economic loss Non-economic damage Pain , suffering, loss of enjoyment punitive damages Awarded to punish wrongful Tort law types 2 Unintentional Intentional 2 most effective tools in preventing malpractice litigation Active risk management practices Appropriate guest relations policies HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Hipaa basic goal Protect individuals he