Chapter 12 HSC1000

2. voluntary euthanasia, ending the life of an incompetent patient, usually at the request of a family member
3. ethics, focuses on decisions that healthcare providers make concerning medical treatment of patients
5. model, assumes that trust exists between the patient and the doctor, decision-making is an equal effort
8. euthanasia, assisting a patient with ending their life at the patients request
9. bias, occurs when healthcare professionals make treatment decisions based on their own subconscious stereotypes about race
13. consent, in some countries, if a parent does not actively oppose the transplantation, the procedure automatically occurs
14. cells, starter cells for the development of body tissues
16. model, assumes there is an agreement between the two parties, based on a legal foundation
17. bias, occurs when data that already are analyzed are based on previous inequities

1. model, focuses on patients and their power to make decisions about their health care
4. of ethics, provides a standard for operation so that all participants understand there may be negative consequences if they do not adhere to this code
6. consent, legal requirement for medical intervention
7. bullying, describes an ongoing harassing workplace behavior among employees
10. model, assumes the doctors will make the best decisions for the patient's health
11. greek word for good death, most often associated with end-of-life issues
12. self-rule, important concept to healthcare applied to informed consent
15. bias, indicates that there are stereotypical attitudes and judgement toward people of color