Clinical Negligence Flashcards
1
Q
what are common causes for complaint
A
mistakes
deficiency in clinical standard
unnecessary treatment
confidentiality breach
proper consent not obtained
unprofessional manner
inappropriate conduct
2
Q
what are the degrees of culpability
A
dissatisfying outcome of treatment
problematic outcome of treatment
negligence
gross negligence
3
Q
what is negligence
A
omission to do something which is a reasonable person, guided upon those considerations which ordinarily regulate the conduct of human affairs, would do, or doing something which a prudent and reasonable person would not do
4
Q
which conditions are required in terms of balance of probability
A
- dentist owes a duty of care
- duty was breached
- breach caused or materially contributed to damage
- damage was reasonably foreseeable and had negative consequences and effects
