MDA165 terms

Question 1

Res ipsa loquitor

Answer 1

The thing speaks for itself

Question 2

Res judicata

Answer 2

the thing has been decided

Question 3

Respondeat superior

Answer 3

Let the master or higher up answer

Question 4

Battery

Answer 4

Physical touching of a person without consent

Question 5

Slander

Answer 5

false malicious statement spoken about a person

Question 6

Plaintiff

Answer 6

The accuser in a lawsuit

Question 7

Malfeasance

Answer 7

incorrect treatment of a patient

Question 8

Misfeasance

Answer 8

Treatment performed incorrectly

Question 9

nonfeasance

Answer 9

didn’t do the duty or treatment at all

Question 10

Defendant

Answer 10

The accused party in a lawsuit

Question 11

Statute of limitations

Answer 11

Length of time a patient may file for a suit against a provider

Question 12

Legally required disclosures

Answer 12

Items such as gunshots wounds, knife wounds or abuse

Question 13

Fraud

Answer 13

Deceitful act with the intention to conceal the truth

Question 14

Defamation of character

Answer 14

Malicious or false statement about another person’s character or reputation

Question 15

Negligence

Answer 15

Failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent harm

Question 16

AMA code of ethics

Answer 16

Set the standard for physicians that they should be compassionate and respect human dignity

Question 17

Standard of care

Answer 17

Has someone performed acts that a reasonable and prudent person would in a similar situation

Question 18

Dereliction of duty

Answer 18

The inability of a physician to meet the standards of care guidelines

Question 19

Bioethics

Answer 19

moral issues and concerns that affect a person’s life.