Law and Ethics in Health Science Test Spring 2025

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Negligence

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The failure to rightfully treat a patient and provide proper care for a patient’s condition.

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HIPAA

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The most common regulatory law in health science that protects patient privacy and information.

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Non-maleficence

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A principle in healthcare that emphasizes the obligation to not harm the patient.

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Autonomy

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The right of patients to make their own decisions regarding their medical treatment.

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Malpractice

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A legal term referring to professional negligence by a healthcare provider.

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Beneficence

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The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient.

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Justice

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The ethical principle that emphasizes fairness and equality in healthcare.

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Standard of Care

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The level of care and service that a reasonably competent healthcare professional would provide.

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Informed Consent

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The process of obtaining permission from a patient before conducting a healthcare intervention.

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Confidentiality

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The ethical duty to protect patient information from unauthorized disclosure.