One of the Principles in the Patients' Bill of Rights

question 36

Multiple Choice

One of the principles in the patients' bill of rights is that one should refrain from inflicting harm on a patient.An HUC,while transcribing doctors' orders,missed stat orders,and the treatment delay caused harm to the patient.The principle breached is:

• A)confidentiality.
• B)nonmaleficence.
• C)autonomy.
• D)veracity.

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Definitions:

Retaliation

The act of returning an injury or wrong received, often seen in the workplace as an unfair response to an employee's complaint or concern.

Harassment Charge

An allegation made against an individual or group for engaging in unwelcome or threatening behavior towards another person.

Procedural Justice

The fairness and transparency of the processes used by organizations to make decisions, affecting how decisions are perceived and accepted by those affected by them.

Situational Justice

The fairness perceived in the handling and resolution of a situation, often related to organizational decisions and interpersonal interactions.