Matching Pairs Unit 2 TermsOnline version AIP#2 by Nicole Roether 1 Good Samaritan Law 2 Tort 3 Ethics 4 Misfeasance 5 Risk Management 6 Negligence 7 Nonfeasance 8 Liability 9 Malfeasance 10 Standard of Care 11 Confidentiality 12 Gross Negligence 13 Assumption of Risk 14 Implied Consent 15 Litigation Conscious disregard for the safety of others. Legal wrongs committed against a person. 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 commits an act that is not legally his/hers to perform. A manifestation of consent to medical treatment when informed consent cannot be granted due to the patient being unconscious or unresponsive. The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another 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. When an individual commits an act that is their's to perform but used the wrong procedure. The failure to use ordinary or reasonable care. A person's right to privacy of information about about him or herself. 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. Make the activity as safe as possible for all participants.
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