law Flashcards
1
Q
the four “D’s” of a malpractice suit
A
Duty
Dereliction
Direct Causation
Damage
2
Q
no appeal process
A
binding arbitration
3
Q
wrong act
A
malfeascance
4
Q
the thing speaks for itself
A
Res Ipsa Loquitur
5
Q
doctor is responsible for employee’s actions
A
vicarious liability
6
Q
questioning from the defense (doctors attorney)
A
direct examination
7
Q
questioning from the plaintiff (patients attorney)
A
Cross examination
8
Q
doctor and patient share damage responsibility
A
comparative negalgence
9
Q
to speak the truth
A
Voir Dire
10
Q
first do no harm
A
Primum non nocere
