genetic testing - the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations that may prove pathological.
gene therapy - the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of mi
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genetic testing - the sequencing of human DNA in order to discover genetic differences, anomalies, or mutations that may prove pathological.
gene therapy - the transplantation of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
stem cell research - biomedical therapy that focuses on unspecialized human cells that are capable of renewing themselves through cell division
cloning - a general term for the biomedical research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
abuse - any care that results in physical harm or pain, or mental anguish
advanced directives - a legal document designed to indicate a person's wishes regarding care in case of a terminal illness or during the dying process
assault and battery - assault- verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given without obtaining a persons consent
battery- unlawfully touching another person without that person's consent
civil law - focuses on the legal relationship between two people and the protection of the person's rights
confidentiality - means that information about the patient must remain private and can be shared only with other members of the patient's health care team
contract - an agreement between two or more persons
criminal law - focuses on behavior as a crime
defamation - slander or libel; a false statement that causes ridicule or damage to a reputation
Durable Power of Attorney - a legal document authorizing a person to act as another person's legal representative or agent
ethics - principles of right or good conduct
expressed contracts - stated in clear, distinct language, either orally or in writing
informed consent - permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind and aware of all factors involved
invasion of privacy - revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent
legal - authorized or based on law
legal disability - a condition in which a person does not have legal capacity and is therefore unable to enter into a contract or legal agreement (a minor)
libel - false written statements that causes damage to a person's reputation
living will - a legal document stating a person's desires on what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when his or her condition is terminal
malpractice - providing improper or unprofessional treatment or care that results in injury to another person
negligence - failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury to another person
Patient Bill of Rights - statement of the rights a patient is entitled to
patient's rights - factors of care that patients can expect to receive
slander - spoken comment that causes a person ridicule or contempt or damages the person's reputation
sender - an individual who creates a message to convey information or an idea to another person
message - information, ideas, or thoughts
receiver - an individual who receives the message from the sender
feedback - method that can be used to determine whether communication is successful - occurs when the receiver responds to the message
listening - paying attention to and making an effort to hear what the other person is saying
nonverbal communication - use of facial expressions, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch to convey a message or idea
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