Matching Pairs Unit 2 TermsOnline version AIP#2 by Nicole Roether 1 Tort 2 Liability 3 Misfeasance 4 Nonfeasance 5 Implied Consent 6 Negligence 7 Confidentiality 8 Gross Negligence 9 Ethics 10 Assumption of Risk 11 Litigation 12 Risk Management 13 Good Samaritan Law 14 Standard of Care 15 Malfeasance The individual, through expressed or implied agreement, assumes that some risk or danger will be involved with a particular activity. A person's right to privacy of information about about him or herself. Provides limited protection against legal liability to any person who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid. Conscious disregard for the safety of others. When an individual commits an act that is their's to perform but used the wrong procedure. Legal wrongs committed against a person. The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person. The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person, or the conduct of members of a profession. A manifestation of consent to medical treatment when informed consent cannot be granted due to the patient being unconscious or unresponsive. Make the activity as safe as possible for all participants. When an individual commits an act that is not legally his/hers to perform. Reasonable care given, or to do what another prudent person with similar experience, knowledge, or background would have done under similar circumstances. A lawsuit that is examined by a court of law. When an individual fails to perform a legal duty. The failure to use ordinary or reasonable care.
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