Responsibility
Responsibility
Responsibility (/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, psychology, and ethics, to denote the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Etymology
The term "responsibility" originates from the Latin responsus, which means "to respond". It was first used in the English language in the late 16th century.
Medical Context
In a medical context, responsibility often refers to the duty of care that healthcare professionals have towards their patients. This includes the obligation to provide appropriate treatment, to respect patient autonomy, and to maintain confidentiality. Failure to uphold these responsibilities can lead to medical malpractice.
Related Terms
- Duty of Care: The legal obligation to safeguard others from harm while they are in your care, using your services, or exposed to your activities.
- Patient Autonomy: The right of patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.
- Medical Malpractice: A legal cause of action that occurs when a medical professional deviates from standards in his or her profession, thereby causing injury to a patient.
- Confidentiality: The ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other health professional will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Responsibility
- Wikipedia's article - Responsibility
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