what is common law?

Law developed by judges in court cases, setting precedents for future rulings.

what is authorized consent

permission given by someone other than the patient when patient cant legally consent

what are common ethical issues in the 21 century

Abortion,euthanasia,assisted suicideadvance directives,and organ donation

justice

fairness to all

autonomy

respecting patients deecisions

benidicence

doing good

Nonmaleficnce

do no harm

a living will

a legal document outlining desired medical treatments if seriously or terminally ill

what is euphanasia

A physician directly administering a lethal injection to end a patient life