Chapter 6 - Torts & Negligence

Question 1

a breach of duty that causes damages

Answer 1

negligence

Question 2

What are the elements of negligence?

Answer 2

1. duty
2. breach
3. damages
4. causation

Question 3

misfeasance

Answer 3

a lawful act performed incorrectly (right thing done incorrectly)

Question 4

malfeasance

Answer 4

an unlawful act performed through wrongdoing or misconduct (you did something wrong)

Question 5

nonfeasance

Answer 5

failure to act when action is required (you didn’t do what you should have done)

Question 6

examples of compensatory damages

Answer 6

physical
mental/emotional
financial

Question 7

professional negligence

Answer 7

malpractice

Question 8

minimal requirements professionals must meet when performing technical skills

Answer 8

standards of care

Question 9

code of ethics

Answer 9

guidelines as to how a professional is expected to act in situations that arise in the delivery of healthcare

Question 10

What type of witness is required in a malpractice suit?

Answer 10

expert witness

Question 11

res ipsa loquitur

Answer 11

the thing speaks for itself

Question 12

res judicata

Answer 12

get everything done in one lawsuit