Legal Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
Malpractice (professional negligence)
A
Failure of a person with professional training to act in a reasonable and prudent manner.
2
Q
purpose of malpractice insurance
A
Cover negligent acts
3
Q
When does malpractice not cover an NP?
A
If something is done out of scope of practice
4
Q
Four elements of negligence
A
- Duty
- Breach of Duty
- Proximate cause
- Damages:
5
Q
What is duty
A
The duty to exercise reasonable care
6
Q
what is a breach of duty
A
Violation of standard care
7
Q
What is a proximate cause
A
a causal relationship between breach of care and injury
8
Q
What is Damages
A
The consequences from a breach of duty
