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Chapter 3a-Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition
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A legal defense that may be raised when the defendant thinks that the conduct of the plaintiff somehow contributed to any injuries or damages that were sustained by the plaintiff.
Unlawfully touching a patient or providing emergency care without consent.
The manner in which principles of ethics are incorporated into professional conduct.
The principle of law that permits a health care provider to treat a patient in an emergency situation when the patient is incapable of granting consent because of an altered level of consciousness, disability, the effects of drugs or alcohol, or the patient's age.
Unilateral termination of care by the EMT without the patient's consent and without making provisions for trnsferring care to another medical professional with the skills and training necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
Disclosure of information without proper authorization
The communication of false information about a person that is damaging to that persons reputation or standing in the community
The study of ethics related to issues that arise in health care
Written documentation by a physician giving permission to medical personnel not to attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.
The phase of a civil lawsuit where the plaintiff and defense obtain information from each other that will enable the attorneys to have a better understanding of the case and which will assist in negotiating a possible settlement or in preparing for trial. Discovery includes depositions, interrogatories, and demands for production of records
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Ability to understand and process information and make a choice regarding appropriate medical care
Unlawfully placing the patient in fear of bodily harm
Immediate care or treatment
Cooling of the body after death until it matches the ambient temperature
A person who is under the legal age in a given state, but because of other circumstances, is legally considered an adult.
A medicolegal term relating to certain personnel who either by statute or function have a responsibility to provide care
Written documentation that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient should the patient become unable to make decisions; also called a living will or a health care directive.
The philosophy of right and wrong, or moral duties, and of ideal professional behavior.
Oral questions asked of parties and witnesses under oath
Permission to render care
A serious situation, such as an injury or illness that threatens the life or welfare of a person or group of people and requires immediate intervention