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genetic testing
Ans: the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences,
anomalies, or mutations that may prove pathological.
gene therapy
Ans: the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or
defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
stem cell research
Ans: biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are
capable of renewing themselves through cell division
cloning
Ans: a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of
some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse
Ans: any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
advanced directives
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Ans: a legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in
case of a terminal illness or during the dying process
assault and battery
Ans: assault- verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given
without obtaining a persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent
civil law
Ans: focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection
of the person's rights
confidentiality
Ans: means that information about the patient must remain private and can
be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team
contract
Ans: an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law
Ans: focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation
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Ans: slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a
reputation
Durable Power of Attorney
Ans: a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal
representative or agent
ethics
Ans: principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts
Ans: stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing
informed consent
Ans: permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and
aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy
Ans: revealing personal information about an individual without his or her
consent
legal
Ans: authorized or based on law
legal disability
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genetic testing
Ans: the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences,
anomalies, or mutations that may prove pathological.
gene therapy
Ans: the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or
defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
stem cell research
Ans: biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are
capable of renewing themselves through cell division
cloning
Ans: a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of
some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse
Ans: any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
advanced directives
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Ans: a legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in
case of a terminal illness or during the dying process
assault and battery
Ans: assault- verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given
without obtaining a persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent
civil law
Ans: focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection
of the person's rights
confidentiality
Ans: means that information about the patient must remain private and can
be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team
contract
Ans: an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law
Ans: focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation
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Ans: slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a
reputation
Durable Power of Attorney
Ans: a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal
representative or agent
ethics
Ans: principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts
Ans: stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing
informed consent
Ans: permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and
aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy
Ans: revealing personal information about an individual without his or her
consent
legal
Ans: authorized or based on law
legal disability
