PCTC Law and Ethics

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Living Will

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A document expressing a patient's wishes in case of terminal illness or accident when they cannot express their wishes.

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Patient's medical history

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Generally taken before admission to the hospital, at the doctor’s office, or in the admitting office.

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Ethics in healthcare

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The knowledge of what is right conduct versus what is wrong conduct, often related to morals.

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Suspected patient abuse

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Provide emotional support and report your concerns to the RN immediately.

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Laws in healthcare

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Rules of conduct made by a government body, concerning offenses against the public and relationships between people.

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Tort

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A wrong committed against a person or their property, which can be intentional or unintentional.

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Negligence

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An unintentional wrong.

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Malpractice

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Negligence by a professional person, unintentional.

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Intentional Torts

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Acts that are meant to be harmful.

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Defamation

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Injuring a person’s name and reputation by making false statements to a third person.