Responsible

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Responsible

Responsible (pronunciation: /rɪˈspɒnsəbəl/) is an adjective that describes a person or entity that is accountable or answerable for something within their power, control, or management. The term is often used in the medical field to denote the duty or obligation of healthcare professionals in providing care to their patients.

Etymology

The term "responsible" originates from the late 16th century, from the French word responsable, from Latin respons- ‘answered, answering to’, from the verb respondēre.

Related Terms

  • Accountability: The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.
  • Duty of Care: A legal obligation which is imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.
  • Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
  • Liability: The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
  • Malpractice: Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.
  • Negligence: Failure to take proper care in doing something.
  • Obligation: An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
  • Patient Safety: The prevention of mistakes and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.

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