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Ethic and Law (The reasons to take medical ethics seriously (To maintain…

- - - - the right of the patient to retain control over his or her body
      - health care professional can suggest or advise
      - patient must be allowed to make his or her own decisions
- - - - duty
      - Tort law-key factors
        
        plaintiff must prove
        
        Causation must be proven
        
        failing to meet the appropriate standard of care
      - negligent acts
        
        performing the correct action incorrectly
        
        performing an unlawful act
        
        Nonfeasance
      - Malpractice
        
        a professionals improper or immoral conduct in the performance of duties
        
        may ignoring patient harms