Law and Ethics in Health Science Test Spring 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ethical principle that emphasizes fairness and equality in healthcare.

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

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

The ethical duty to protect patient information from unauthorized disclosure.