19. Forensic Psych Flashcards
1
Q
Punitive damages
A
Money awarded to “punish” the doctor
2
Q
4 D’s of malpractice
A
Deviation (neglect) from Duty that was the Direct cause of Damage
3
Q
Tarasoff duty
A
Duty to report patients who are potentially dangerous to others
4
Q
Conditions that consider a minor emancipated
A
Self-supporting
In the military
Married
Have children/pregnant
5
Q
Capacity
A
Clinical term that may be assessed by physicians
6
Q
Competence
A
Legal term, decided only by judge
7
Q
Doctors are required to report __________, but lawyers are not.
A
Child abuse
8
Q
Parens patriae
A
Protecting citizens who can’t care for themselves
9
Q
Most important factor in assessing a patient’s risk of violence
A
Individual’s history of violence
10
Q
People with mental illness are more likely to be a victim of violence or perpetrator?
A
Victim
