Chapter 3 Terminology: Importance of the Legal System for the Physician

Question 1

Endorsement

Answer 1

An approval or sanction

Question 2

Guardian ad litem

Answer 2

Court appointed guardian to represent a minor or unborn child in litigation

Question 3

Revoked

Answer 3

Taken away; as in having a license revoked

Question 4

Respondeat superior

Answer 4

“Let the master answer”; means employer is responsible for the actions of the employee

Question 5

Statute of limitations

Answer 5

Period of time that a patient has to file a lawsuit

Question 6

Discovery rule

Answer 6

The time when the problem is discovered; then the statute of limitations begins

Question 7

Reciprocity

Answer 7

Cooperation of one state in granting a license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another state without needing to go through state certifications.

Question 8

Standard of care

Answer 8

Ordinary skill and care that medical practitioners use and is commonly used by other practitioners

Question 9

Good Samaritan law

Answer 9

State laws that help protect healthcare professionals and ordinary citizens from liability giving emergency care

Question 10

Nonrenewal license

Answer 10

License that can not be renewed; for things such as committing felonies, etc.