| A | B |
|---|
| advance directive | document that details a patient's wishes regarding health care decisions |
| agent | someone who is representing another person |
| assault | threat to harm another person |
| autonomy | to make decisions for one's self |
| battery | unauthorized touching of another person |
| breach of contract | when one party fails to fullfill the agreement of a contract |
| confidentiality | perserving privacy |
| consent | permission |
| contract | promise enforceable by law |
| damages | money to compensate for injury or loss |
| defamation of character | disclosing unauthorized information that can harm a person reputation |
| designated health care surrogate | document that names the individual that a person would like to make health decisions for them if they are unable |
| discreet | be careful about what you say |
| emancipated minor | under 18 who is independent as declared by the courts |
| ethics | system of principles society has developed to guide decisions about right and wrong |
| euthansia | action that results in the painless easy death of a terminal patient |
| expressed contract | agreement where specific terms are and conditions are put in writing |
| expressed consent | permission given in writing |
| false imprisonment | holding a competent person against their will |
| fraud | dishonesty cheating trickery |
| implied consent | permission indicated by the patient's actions |
| implied contract | actions imply agreement without specific terms in writing |
| informed consent | permission for a procedure after all possible consequences have been explained |
| invasive procedure | procedure that enters the body cavities |
| libel | defamation in writing |
| living will | document that outlines a person's wishes regarding type and extent of medical care |
| malpractice | professional negligence |
| negligence | failure to meet standard of care |
| respondeat superior | employer is responsible for the actions of an employee |
| slander | spoken defamation |
