If a Patient Does Not Give Consent, a Tort Could

question 145

True/False

If a patient does not give consent, a tort could result from taking a sample of blood, except in an emergency.

Understand the definition and implications of ageism within the healthcare sector.

Recognize the consequences of ageism on older adults and healthcare services.

Learn about the distribution and perception of medical resources among different age groups.

Identify strategies to mitigate ageism among healthcare workers.

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Definitions:

Sharpey Fibers

Thick collagen fibers that anchor periosteum (the outer fibrous layer of bone) to the bone, playing an important role in the attachment of tendons and ligaments to bones.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping bones except at the surface of the joints.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, fibrous proteins that make up connective tissues, providing support and strength.

Carpal Bone

One of the eight small bones that make up the wrist (carpus) that connects the hand to the forearm, allowing for the wrist's complex range of movement.