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