Module 17: Medical Law and Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What elemets must a contracr contain to be valid?
A
mutual assent, consideration, capacity, legality
2
Q
What are the Four D’s of Negligence
A
duty existed
there was dereliction
misconduct of defendant was direct cause of injury
damages occurred result of misconduct
3
Q
Types of Consent
A
informed and implied
4
Q
Medical Directives
A
living will
durable power of attorney for health care
do not resusciatate orders
organ/tissue donations
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