Health Science Ethics Vocab Flashcard

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What does the principle of autonomy refer to in healthcare?

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Patient's right to make their own medical decisions based on beliefs and values

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What is the main focus of beneficence in healthcare?

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Refraining from maltreatment and promoting good care

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What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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To protect confidential patient healthcare information from being shared

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What does informed consent require in a research context?

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Individuals to be informed or obtain legal authorization to be used as a subject

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What is the role of the Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act?

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To audit healthcare providers for HIPAA compliance

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What is the term for negligence or void in the care of a patient by a health science professional that causes injury?

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Malpractice

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What does negligence in healthcare refer to?

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Failure to treat a patient properly

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Which principle refers to a patient's right to not be harmed during care?

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Non-Maleficence

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What is the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

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To regulate laws pertaining to workplace hazards

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What does the term "Scope of Practice" refer to?

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Activities a licensed health professional can perform