Radiographers Liability

Question 1

all federate, state, or local law that broadly deals with crime and its punishment

Answer 1

criminal liability

Question 2

serious criminal offenses typically punished by penalties such as incarceration in excess of 1 year or fines in excess of $1000.
ex: murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and controlled substance violations

Answer 2

felonies

Question 3

any crime that is not a felony
ex: criminally negligent manslaughter, failure to report certain injuries, failure to provide emergency service, and violation of professional practice acts or health and safety codes

Answer 3

misdemeanors

Question 4

any law that is noncriminal

Answer 4

civil law

Question 5

must be proven that the imaging professional involved has a DUTY to the patient to provide quality care that follows appropriate professional standards

Answer 5

duty

Question 6

it must be determined if provider has BREACHED the duty owed to the patient

Answer 6

breach of duty

Question 7

the determination after establishing breach of duty that the breach caused injury to the patient

Answer 7

causation and damage

Question 8

the healthcare organization carries the necessary liability insurance for its workers

Answer 8

institutional

Question 9

the radiographer purchases liability insurance

Answer 9

personal