Across
- 4. Ethical principle that respects a patient's right to make decisions
- 6. Person or party being sued in court
- 9. Legal document allowing another person to make healthcare decisions
- 11. Ethical duty to keep promises and remain trustworthy
- 14. Permission given after understanding the risks and benefits
- 16. Patient's ability to understand and make healthcare decisions
- 18. Legally binding agreement between two or more parties
- 19. Threatening a patient without physical contact
- 21. Failure to provide proper care resulting in harm
- 22. Document explaining the medical treatment a person wants if unable to communicate
- 23. Intentional touching of a patient without consent
- 25. Ethical principle meaning do no harm
Down
- 1. Person who files a lawsuit
- 2. Ethical principle of acting in the patient's best interest
- 3. Legal document stating a person's future healthcare wishes
- 5. Person legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect
- 7. Ethical principle that focuses on fairness and equal treatment
- 8. Ethical duty to tell the truth
- 10. Minor who has legal rights similar to an adult
- 12. Duty to keep patient information private
- 13. Federal law that protects patient health information
- 15. A civil wrong that causes harm to another person
- 17. Permission given by a patient before treatment
- 20. Legal order requiring someone to testify or provide records
- 24. Professional negligence by a healthcare provider