Right to make decisions without being pressured or coerced.

The ability to act independently without external influence.

A state of being free from external control or influence.

The power to make decisions based on majority opinion.

A legal term for patient consent

Improper or bad patient care.

A type of medical insurance

A procedure for patient diagnosis

Fairness.

Inequality.

Corruption.

Discrimination.

Services and activities a health professional is authorized to perform considering his or her education, training, and competency.

A list of all possible medical procedures available to a health professional.

The maximum number of patients a health professional can handle at one time.

The theoretical knowledge required to pass a licensing exam.

Treatments and programs focused on improving quality of life and providing relief from symptoms.

A type of surgery aimed at curing diseases.

A form of therapy that only focuses on physical rehabilitation.

A method of treatment that involves aggressive chemotherapy.

Quality of being honest and adhering to ethical and moral principles.

The ability to maintain a high level of physical fitness.

A measure of how well a system can withstand external pressures.

The process of making decisions based on personal feelings.

The process of creating new species through natural selection.

The use of biotechnology to manipulate an organism’s genes to enhance or modify particular characteristics.

A method of breeding plants and animals without genetic modification.

The study of how genes are inherited from parents to offspring.

An operation in which a healthy organ or tissue from a donor is placed in the patient’s body.

A procedure to remove a diseased organ from a patient.

A method of enhancing organ function through medication.

A type of therapy that uses radiation to treat cancer.

Standards of conduct which guide decisions and actions.

A set of rules for financial transactions.

A method for scientific research.

A philosophy of personal happiness.

Permission given by a patient who fully understands the purpose, benefits, and risks of a particular treatment or test.

A legal document that allows a doctor to perform surgery without patient approval.

A verbal agreement between a doctor and patient regarding treatment options.

A form that patients sign to waive their rights to sue for malpractice.

Action which does all possible to benefit others.

A principle that emphasizes the importance of justice.

A concept that focuses on individual rights and freedoms.

A practice that prioritizes the well-being of the community.

Scientific studies intended to develop knowledge to improve human health and disease treatment.

A method of collecting data through surveys and questionnaires.

A process of testing new medications on animals only.

An observational study that does not involve any interventions.

Obligations arising from the relationship of trust and faith developed between a health care provider and patient.

A legal requirement for all healthcare providers to disclose their fees.

A guideline for patients to choose their healthcare providers.

A type of insurance coverage for healthcare providers.

Procedures which attempt to achieve pregnancy through manipulation of ova (eggs) and sperm.

A method of natural family planning.

A type of contraceptive device used to prevent pregnancy.

A surgical procedure to remove reproductive organs.