HOSA Medical Law and Ethics [everything]
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Graded A+| 2026
advance directives
legal documents that allow individuals to state what medical treatment they want
or do not want in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to
express their wishes regarding medical care
civil law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.
informed consent
permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all
factors involved
Law
societal rules or regulations that are adviseable or obligatory to observe
(mandatory, face civil or criminal liability).
,Bioethics
the ethical implications of biomedical technology and its practices; life & death
issues; local, organizational, personal, worldwide implications
Medical Ethics
"applied ethics;" the practical application of moral standards that concern
benefiting the patient.
The Primary Duty
to protect our patients from harm
Medical Malpractice Acts
in all 50 states; define how medicine is practiced in a particular state.
Medical ethics 2
mandates that the welfare and confidentiality of the individual patients must be
the chief concern
,Malpractice
The failure if a professional to use the degree of skill and learning commonly
expected in that individuals profession
Result of Malpractice
Injury, loss or damage to the person receiving care
Result of negligence
Injury to another person
Battery
Unlawful touching of another person without consent
Informed consent
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mine after the
procedure and all risks involved have been explained
Invasion of privacy
, Unnecessarily exposing or revealing personal information without the persons
consent
False imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom
Abuse
Results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
Examples of abuse
Physical, verbal, psychological, sexual
Defamation
False statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage the persons
reputation
Slander
When defamation occurs and the information is spoken
Exam Questions & Answers | Latest Already
Graded A+| 2026
advance directives
legal documents that allow individuals to state what medical treatment they want
or do not want in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to
express their wishes regarding medical care
civil law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.
informed consent
permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all
factors involved
Law
societal rules or regulations that are adviseable or obligatory to observe
(mandatory, face civil or criminal liability).
,Bioethics
the ethical implications of biomedical technology and its practices; life & death
issues; local, organizational, personal, worldwide implications
Medical Ethics
"applied ethics;" the practical application of moral standards that concern
benefiting the patient.
The Primary Duty
to protect our patients from harm
Medical Malpractice Acts
in all 50 states; define how medicine is practiced in a particular state.
Medical ethics 2
mandates that the welfare and confidentiality of the individual patients must be
the chief concern
,Malpractice
The failure if a professional to use the degree of skill and learning commonly
expected in that individuals profession
Result of Malpractice
Injury, loss or damage to the person receiving care
Result of negligence
Injury to another person
Battery
Unlawful touching of another person without consent
Informed consent
Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mine after the
procedure and all risks involved have been explained
Invasion of privacy
, Unnecessarily exposing or revealing personal information without the persons
consent
False imprisonment
Restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom
Abuse
Results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
Examples of abuse
Physical, verbal, psychological, sexual
Defamation
False statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage the persons
reputation
Slander
When defamation occurs and the information is spoken
