Ethics in Health Care
SCOPE OF PRACTICE Duties and responsibilities a health care professional can perform based upon:
STANDARD OF CARE Definition:
INFORMED CONSENT INFORMED CONSENT Client gives permission for a procedure or treatment. Who cannot sign a consent form?
Advanced Directive Legal document that makes a patient’s wishes about life support known. Applies when a person is unable to speak for himself EXAMPLES:?
Negligence Unintentional acts that cause harm. What makes negligent acts unlawful? In healthcare, negligence is also known as?