mitc
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Select the best match.
contract
a promise that is enforceable by law
express consent
permission that is given in writing
express contract
result of the parties' discussing and agreeing on specific terms and conditions
informed consent
permission given for a procedure after it is explained along with the possible benefits and consequences
implied consent
permission for a procedure is indicated by the patient's actions and cooperation with the health care provider
advance directives
written documents that detail the patient's wishes regarding health care decisions; consist of the living will and the durable power of attorney
code of ethics
principles created by professional organizations to serve as a guide for the conduct of workers in that profession
confidentiality
preservation of the legal right of a patient to privacy concerning his or her medical affairs
durable power of attorney for health care
the part of the advance directive that designates specific people to act on the patient's behalf if he or she is unable to make health care decisions
living will
the part of the advance directive that outlines the individual's wishes regarding the type and extent of care to be given

