Medical Principles and Procedures
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Southwestern Illinois College
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This document provides a brief overview of key medical principles, including informed consent, medical confidentiality and euthanasia. It also describes the concept of advance directives, outlining patient autonomy and the core values guiding healthcare professionals' practice. The document details essential medical parameters such as Blood Pressure, Temperature and Pulse readings.
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Doctrine of informed a legal principle that requires healthcare providers to give patients enough information to make informed decisions about their care. Consent is the process of a patient giving their permission to undergo a medical procedure or treatment Confidentiality the practice of keepin...
Doctrine of informed a legal principle that requires healthcare providers to give patients enough information to make informed decisions about their care. Consent is the process of a patient giving their permission to undergo a medical procedure or treatment Confidentiality the practice of keeping a patient\'s personal health information private. Euthanasia the act of intentionally ending a patient\'s life, usually by administering a lethal drug Invasion of privacy when a patient\'s right to confidentiality is violated. This can include sharing a patient\'s medical information without their consent. Advance Directive a written statement you prepare that expresses how you want medical decisions made in the future should you not be able to make them yourself. Values the core principles and beliefs that guide a nurse\'s professional practice, including concepts like altruism, empathy, respect for patient autonomy, accountability, integrity, Blood Pressure MEANS 120/80 Temperature MEANS 98.6F Pulse MEANS 60-100bpm
