Law Flashcards
1
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Malpractice suit must include
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- duty
- dereliction: were you average?
- damage
- direct causation
Tried according to Common Law and Precedent
2
Q
Standard of care
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Doctor is accountable for average care
- affected by advertising and specialization
- obligated to diagnose, reasonable
3
Q
Tort/Tort Feasance
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- wrongful act
- societal expectations
4
Q
Criminal charges include:
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- adjusting without permission is assault and battery
- sexual misconduct
- theft
5
Q
Civil suits
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- most common
- personal damages and duress (emotional, financial, etc.)
- malpractice
- breech of contracts
- tort
6
Q
Give-away are often subject to
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“Bait and switch” fraud tactics
7
Q
What is the next step after suspecting child abuse
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- mandatory reporters
8
Q
All reports are _______
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Anonymous
9
Q
Parental consent is required if patient…
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Is a minor
10
Q
Guardian consent is required if:
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Patient has/is Alzheimer’s, disabled, impaired
11
Q
Informed consent includes
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risks and options after ROF
12
Q
Implied consent is assumed in
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Accidents?
13
Q
Statute of limitations
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Period of time to file (7 years for adults) up to the age of 18 years for minors
14
Q
1040 ES form
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- used as a sole proprietor
- used to estimate and pay taxes quarterly
15
Q
Benefit assignment
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- patient agrees to have insurance monies sent to doctors
