is a threat or an attempt to injure another person.
battery
is the unlawful touching of another person without his or her consent.
informed consent
is the permission granted by a person in his or her right mind who voluntarily gives consent for treatment.
crime
results from performing a forbidden act or from the omission of a duty commanded by a public law.
libel
is writing defamatory matter about an individual or group to a third party.
slander
is a spoken statement of false charges or misrepresentations that defame or damage another's reputation.
false imprisonment
is the holding or retaining of a person against his or her will.
felony
is a serious crime that carries a penalty of imprisonment fro more than one year and possibly the death penalty
invasion of privacy
is a civil wrong that unlawfully makes public knowledge of any private or personal information without the consent of the wronged person.
malpractice
means "bad practice." It is care that leads to faulty practice or neglect.
privileged communication
concerns any personal or private information given by a patient to a medical personnel that is revelant to his or her care.
reasonable care
is the legal obligation of a health care worker. they must perform according to the standards of practice expected in their community for comparable workers
sexual harassment
is defined by federal regulations as "unwelcomed sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical contact of a sexual nature."
will
is a legal document that defines the dispostion of property and takes effect after death
negligence
is the failure to perform in a reasonable prudent manner
reportable incidents and conditions
the health care worker is obligated to file a confidential reprt to the county health department when child or adult abuse is suspected.
ombudsman
is a social worker, nurse,or trained volunteer that make sure patiebts are not being abused.