Vocabulary: Legal & Ethical Foundations in EMS

Autonomy: ________ is respecting the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, even when there is disagreement.

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

Beneficence: ________ is acting in the best interest of the patient to maximize benefits while considering unique circumstances.

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Autonomy

• Justice

Bioethics: ________ is a field of study that examines ethical issues arising from advances in biology and medicine, particularly as they relate to patient care.

• Bioethics

• Genetics

• Pharmacology

• Pathology

Compensatory Damages: ________ is financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to cover actual losses suffered, divided into economic and non-economic categories.

• Compensatory Damages

• Punitive Damages

• Nominal Damages

• Liquidated Damages

Contributory Negligence: ________ is a legal concept where a plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injury, potentially reducing their compensation.

• Contributory Negligence

• Strict Liability

• Vicarious Liability

• Comparative Negligence

Depositions: ________ is the process of giving sworn evidence, typically outside of court, where witnesses provide testimony relevant to a legal case.

• Depositions

• Interrogations

• Arbitrations

• Litigations

Discovery Process: ________ is the pre-trial phase in a lawsuit where parties exchange information and gather evidence.

• Discovery Process

• Trial Process

• Settlement Process

• Appeal Process

Ethical Dilemma: ________ is a situation where competing ethical principles create a conflict requiring careful deliberation.

• Ethical Dilemma

• Moral Certainty

• Legal Compliance

• Unethical Behavior

Ethical Practices: ________ are actions taken in accordance with established ethical standards to guide decision-making and patient care in emergency medical services.

• Ethical Practices

• Legal Practices

• Medical Protocols

• Standard Procedures

Ethics: ________ are standards of conduct established by a professional group, guiding specific actions based on established guidelines.

• Ethics

• Morals

• Laws

• Principles