| A | B |
|---|
| ethics | code of right and wrong |
| informed consent | permission granted after explanation of treatment |
| libel | written damage of the reputation of another |
| slander | verbal damage of the reputation of another |
| living will | document that outlines an individual's wishes regarding type and extent of care |
| malpractice | failure of a professional to meet the standard of reasonable care |
| negligence | failure to meet the standard of reasonable care |
| assault | threat or implied threat |
| battery | unauthorized touching of another person |
| false imprisonment | holding a patient against his/her will |
| confidentiality | privacy concerning medical affairs |
| defamation of character | harming the reputation of another |
| euthanasia | performing an act that results in death |
| fraud | a form of trickery to obtain something |
