Chapter 9 - Medicolegal Issues Flashcards

1
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Define a “sentinel event”

A

an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof

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elements a patient must prove in a medical malpractice case

A

Duty
Breach of Duty
Causation
Damage

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