Latin Phrase: {{c1::Status quo}}
Translation: {{c2::The existing state of affairs}}

Latin Phrase: {{c1::Status quo}} <br>Translation: {{c2::The existing state of affairs}}

-A patient with a chronic condition, such as hypertension, is managed with a stable medication regimen. The treatment plan is designed to maintain the patient's current health status without introducing new medications or interventions, thus preserving the status quo to prevent any potential complications or adverse reactions

-In contrast, Status quo bias refers to the preference for maintaining the current state of affairs and the resistance to change, even when change may be beneficial
-ie A patient with type 2 diabetes has been managing their condition with oral medications for several years. Their doctor recommends switching to insulin therapy to better control their blood sugar levels. Despite the potential benefits of improved management, the patient is reluctant to change their routine and prefers to stick with the oral medications, demonstrating status quo bias.


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Legal and Ethical Phrases
Latin Phrase	Meaning	Application
Primum non nocere	First, do no harm	Foundational principle in medical ethics
Caveat emptor	Let the buyer beware	Relevant in discussions about informed consent and patient autonomy
Res ipsa loquitur	The thing speaks for itself	Legal context to infer negligence when an accident clearly indicates it
Quid pro quo	Something for something	Important in discussions about professional ethics and conflicts of interest
Subpoena	Under penalty	Legal document ordering someone to attend court
Habeas corpus	You shall have the body	Legal right to be brought before a judge to secure one's release
Guarda resp altor	Let the guardian answer	Legal contexts referring to the responsibility of guardians
Parens patriae	Parent of the nation	State's responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves
Qui tam	Who sues on behalf of the king as well as for himself	Allows a private individual to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the government
Res judicata	A matter judged	Once a case is judged, it cannot be pursued further by the same parties
Respondeat superior	Let the master answer	Employer's liability for the actions of employees performed within the course of their employment
Medical Terminology
Latin Phrase	Meaning	Application
In vivo	Within the living	Refers to processes or experiments conducted in living organisms
In vitro	In the glass	Refers to processes or experiments conducted outside living organisms, in a lab
Historical and Traditional References
Latin Phrase	Meaning	Application
E pluribus unum	Out of many, one	Relevant in discussions about unity and diversity
Deus ex machina	God from the machine	Metaphorically describes a sudden, unexpected intervention that resolves a situation
Status quo	The existing state of affairs	Often used in the context of patient management and treatment plans

-A patient with a chronic condition, such as hypertension, is managed with a stable medication regimen. The treatment plan is designed to maintain the patient's current health status without introducing new medications or interventions, thus preserving the status quo to prevent any potential complications or adverse reactions<br><br>-<i>In contrast</i>, <b>Status quo bias</b> refers to the preference for maintaining the current state of affairs and the resistance to change, even when change may be beneficial<br><i>-ie&nbsp;A patient with type 2 diabetes has been managing their condition with oral medications for several years. Their doctor recommends switching to insulin therapy to better control their blood sugar levels. Despite the potential benefits of improved management, the patient is reluctant to change their routine and prefers to stick with the oral medications, demonstrating status quo bias.<br><br><iframe src="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:En-ca-status_quo.opus?embedplayer=yes" width="300" height="20" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" allow="autoplay; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:En-ca-status_quo.opus">Justinrleung</a>, <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0">CC BY-SA 3.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</span></i><br><br><table border="1" class="one"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="3">Legal and Ethical Phrases</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Latin Phrase</th> <th>Meaning</th> <th>Application</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Primum non nocere</td> <td>First, do no harm</td> <td>Foundational principle in medical ethics</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Caveat emptor</td> <td>Let the buyer beware</td> <td>Relevant in discussions about informed consent and patient autonomy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Res ipsa loquitur</td> <td>The thing speaks for itself</td> <td>Legal context to infer negligence when an accident clearly indicates it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Quid pro quo</td> <td>Something for something</td> <td>Important in discussions about professional ethics and conflicts of interest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Subpoena</td> <td>Under penalty</td> <td>Legal document ordering someone to attend court</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Habeas corpus</td> <td>You shall have the body</td> <td>Legal right to be brought before a judge to secure one's release</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guarda resp altor</td> <td>Let the guardian answer</td> <td>Legal contexts referring to the responsibility of guardians</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Parens patriae</td> <td>Parent of the nation</td> <td>State's responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Qui tam</td> <td>Who sues on behalf of the king as well as for himself</td> <td>Allows a private individual to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the government</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Res judicata</td> <td>A matter judged</td> <td>Once a case is judged, it cannot be pursued further by the same parties</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Respondeat superior</td> <td>Let the master answer</td> <td>Employer's liability for the actions of employees performed within the course of their employment</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Medical Terminology</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Latin Phrase</th> <th>Meaning</th> <th>Application</th> </tr> <tr> <td>In vivo</td> <td>Within the living</td> <td>Refers to processes or experiments conducted in living organisms</td> </tr> <tr> <td>In vitro</td> <td>In the glass</td> <td>Refers to processes or experiments conducted outside living organisms, in a lab</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">Historical and Traditional References</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Latin Phrase</th> <th>Meaning</th> <th>Application</th> </tr> <tr> <td>E pluribus unum</td> <td>Out of many, one</td> <td>Relevant in discussions about unity and diversity</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deus ex machina</td> <td>God from the machine</td> <td>Metaphorically describes a sudden, unexpected intervention that resolves a situation</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Status quo</td> <td>The existing state of affairs</td> <td>Often used in the context of patient management and treatment plans</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>