Ma2

Question 0

Litigation

Answer 0

Lawsuits

Question 1

Fraud

Answer 1

Concealing the truth, falsifying medical records

Question 2

Common law

Answer 2

Our right outlined in the constitution, traditional laws

Question 3

Precedents

Answer 3

Previous court decisions

Question 4

Stare decisis

Answer 4

“The previous decision strands”

Question 5

Public law

Answer 5

Branch of law that focuses on issues between gov and citizens

Question 6

Criminal law

Answer 6

Issues of citizens welfare and safety

Ex: arson, burglary, murder

Question 7

Constitutional Law

Answer 7

Law of the land,

Question 8

Administrative Law

Answer 8

Regulations set forth by government agencies

Ex: food & drug admin.

Question 9

International law

Answer 9

Treaties between countries, boundaries, international waters

Question 10

Tort law

Answer 10

Governs the righting of wrongs or injuries suffered by someone becuaae of an other person wrongdoings

Question 11

Malpractice

Answer 11

Actions by professional Heathcare workers that cause harm to patient

Question 12

Patients bill of rights GOALS

Answer 12

1) help patients feel more confident w health care system
2) stress importance of stance relationship btwn patient and healthcare
3) patient staying healthy

Question 13

Patient Bill of rights ABILITIES

Answer 13

chose health doctor
Determine to begin or end medical treatment
What treatment consists of
Privacy

Question 14

Contract

Answer 14

Between 2+ Parties

Question 15

All agreements have ?

Answer 15

Offer (contract initiation)
Acceptance (both parties agree)
Consideration (fees)

Question 16

Informed consent or express consent

Answer 16

Patient must voluntarily give permission

Question 17

Implied consent

Answer 17

Informal agreement

Putting arm out when see shot

Question 18

Emancipated minor

Answer 18

Under the age but is married or self supporting

Question 19

Plaintiff

Answer 19

Accuser

Question 20

Defendant

Answer 20

The one accused

Question 21

Intentional tort

Answer 21

Act that takes place when malice and when there’s an intent to cause harm

Question 22

Jury awards : NOMINAL

Answer 22

minimal injuries or damages occurred
Compensation is small
$

Question 23

Jury awards : ACTUAL

Answer 23

$$ is awarded

Question 24

Jury awards : PUNITIVE

Answer 24

Money is awarded to punish wrongdoings
Most costly
$$$

Question 25

Assault

Answer 25

Attempt to threat or touch another one w out consent

Question 26

Res judicata

Answer 26

“The things has been decided”