Began public health and sanitation systems

The father of medicine

Founded the American Red Cross in 1881

Developed a method of using culture plates to grow bacteria and identify pathogens

Founder of modern nursing

Began using disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery

Created the first mercury thermometer

Developed the polio vaccine in 1952

Superintendent of female nurses in the Army and helped initiate reform for how mentally ill were treated

Developed a germ theory that microorganisms cause infection and proved that heating could kill bacteria. Disproved Spontaneous Generation. Developed pasteurization. Created rabies vaccine

The first female physician in the US

Discovered microorganisms by creating his own microscope

Dissected animals and is considered the founder of anatomy (Greek)

Started the public health of nursing in NY City

Began humane treatment for the mentally ill

Discovered X-rays

Created the first vaccine. It was for smallpox

The failure of a professional to use the necessary skills of that profession that results in injury, loss, damage to patient

Conduct lacking in care, a deviation form standard care

When a patient has given the "OK" for a medical procedure

Threat or attempt to injure that makes one be in fear

Unlawful touching without consent

Exposing someone unnecessarily

Revealing private information without patient's permission

Unlawful imprisonment

Any care that results in physical harm, pain or mental anguish. There are multiple classifications.

False information that is spoken

False information that is written

False statements that cause damage to a person's reputation or expose them to ridicule

The principle that states that the obligation of physician is to act for the benefit/welfare of the patient

The obligation of a physician not to harm the patient

When a patient has the ultimate decision-making responsibility for his/her own treatment.

The principle that decides whether a procedure is compatible with the law/patient's rights or if it's fair and balanced.