negligence Flashcards
1
Q
give the basic definition of negligence
A
omission to do something which a reasonable practitioner would do
2
Q
give the 4 criteria for negligence?
A
1) dentist owed a duty of care
2) duty was breached
3) causation - breach caused or materially contributed to damage
4) foreseeability - damage was reasonably foreseeable and had negative consequences and effects
3
Q
in order to be guilty in criminal law, you must be ?
A
guilty beyond foreseeable doubt
4
Q
are consultants ordinary practitioners?
A
no
