Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Debate Over

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the debate over the definition of harm in the clinical setting when referring to nonmaleficence?

• A) Harm cannot be defined as just physical.
• B) Any act that prevents a patient from overcoming illness is considered harm.
• C) The term negligence is used instead of harm because the term harm can have too many
• D) interpretations.
• E) Harm can be defined too many ways and has to be taken into consideration on an individual basis.

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Definitions:

Undue Hardship

A principle that exempts an employer from providing accommodations that would result in significant difficulty or expense under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Noncompetition Clause

A provision in a contract that prevents one party from entering into or starting a similar profession or trade in competition against another party.

Unenforceable

A term describing a contract or clause that, due to illegalities or other issues, cannot be legally upheld or enforced by a court.

Illegal Contract

A contract that involves doing something that is against the law or against public policy, and therefore is unenforceable in a court of law.