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What is a plaintiff?
What is a plaintiff?
- Person that brings charges (correct)
- A type of lawyer
- Person against whom charges are being brought
- A legal document
What is a defendant?
What is a defendant?
- A type of judge
- Person that brings charges
- A legal consultant
- Person against whom charges are being brought (correct)
What does it mean to be liable?
What does it mean to be liable?
Legally responsible or obligated
From a legal standpoint, the most important aspect of a trial is the outcome.
From a legal standpoint, the most important aspect of a trial is the outcome.
What is a precedent?
What is a precedent?
What is a summary judgment?
What is a summary judgment?
Manufacturers of healthcare equipment can be liable through which of the following?
Manufacturers of healthcare equipment can be liable through which of the following?
What did the 2008 Supreme Court decision establish regarding manufacturers of medical equipment?
What did the 2008 Supreme Court decision establish regarding manufacturers of medical equipment?
What is federal preemption?
What is federal preemption?
What is the law?
What is the law?
What is ethics?
What is ethics?
An illegal act by a healthcare provider is always unethical.
An illegal act by a healthcare provider is always unethical.
What are critical thinking skills in problem-solving?
What are critical thinking skills in problem-solving?
What forms the basis for ethical conduct?
What forms the basis for ethical conduct?
What can result from the conviction of a crime?
What can result from the conviction of a crime?
What can a violation of a professional organization's formalized code of ethics lead to?
What can a violation of a professional organization's formalized code of ethics lead to?
Unlawful acts are always:
Unlawful acts are always:
Unethical behavior is always:
Unethical behavior is always:
What ethics code superseded earlier codes to become the definitive guide for a physician's professional conduct?
What ethics code superseded earlier codes to become the definitive guide for a physician's professional conduct?
What pledge made by physicians remains influential today?
What pledge made by physicians remains influential today?
Who is referred to as the father of medicine?
Who is referred to as the father of medicine?
What is a written code of ethics for healthcare practitioners primarily for?
What is a written code of ethics for healthcare practitioners primarily for?
Study Notes
Legal Terms and Definitions
- Plaintiff: Individual who initiates legal action by bringing charges against another party.
- Defendant: The individual or entity against whom a legal action is taken or charges are made.
- Liable: Describes a party that is legally responsible or obligated for actions or outcomes.
- Precedent: Judicial decisions that set a legal standard and can influence future cases.
- Summary Judgment: A court ruling declaring there’s no valid basis for a trial, often resolving a case without a full trial.
Court and Ethics Insights
- Importance of Trial Outcome: From a legal perspective, the primary concern of a trial is the precedent it sets rather than simply its outcome.
- Liability for Manufacturers: Manufacturers of healthcare equipment can be held liable due to breach of warranty, untrue statements, and fraud.
- 2008 Supreme Court Ruling: Manufacturers are protected from liability for personal injuries if their products meet FDA approval and specifications.
Legal Doctrines
- Federal Preemption: A legal doctrine preventing consumers from suing in state courts if their injuries arise from products meeting federal standards.
Law vs Ethics
- Law: Enforceable rules of conduct recognized by an authority that impose penalties for violations.
- Ethics: Standards, principles, and guidelines that govern conduct beyond mere legality.
- Legal and Ethical Intersection: An illegal act by a healthcare provider is inherently unethical, while not all unethical acts are illegal.
Ethical Conduct and Critical Thinking
- Basis for Ethical Conduct: Influences include morals, culture, and familial teachings.
- Critical Thinking Skills: The initial step involves clearly identifying the problem to be solved.
Professional Standards
- Criminal Conviction Consequences: Conviction of a crime can lead to the revocation or suspension of professional licenses.
- Professional Code of Ethics Violations: Breaching a formalized code of ethics within a professional organization can result in expulsion.
General Ethical Principles
- Unlawful Acts: Always deemed unacceptable, unethical, and subject to legal penalties.
- Unethical Behavior: Defined as behavior that is universally unacceptable.
Historical Context of Medical Ethics
- Percival’s Medical Ethics: A significant code of ethics that replaced earlier codes, serving as a vital guide for physicians.
- Hippocratic Oath: An enduring pledge made by physicians, emphasizing ethical medical practice.
- Hippocrates: Acknowledged as the "Father of Medicine," Hippocrates profoundly influenced medical ethics.
Professional Ethical Framework
- Evolved written codes of ethics for healthcare practitioners were developed to serve as moral guidance for those who care for the sick.
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Dive into the foundational concepts of Law and Ethics with this introductory flashcard quiz. You'll learn essential legal terms like plaintiff, defendant, and concepts of liability. Perfect for anyone looking to grasp the basics before delving deeper into legal studies.
