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