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Unit 3 Flashcards

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1
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What is criminal law

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The government vs. offender

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What is civil law

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The offended sues the offender

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3
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What happens in criminal law

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Do crimes and prison / fines

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What happens in civil law

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Torts and awards

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How do you prove criminal action

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High burden of proof
Beyond a reasonable doubt

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How do you prove a civil action

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Low burden of proof
More likely than not

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What is a tort

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A civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy

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8
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What does tort mean in French

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Old english= twisted; wrong

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What are the types of torts

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Intentional

Unintentional ( negligence; leaving rail down, patient falls out)

Liability ( product ) recall

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10
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What is assault

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Intentionally causing harm

Physical contact not necessary

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11
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Define battery

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Physical contact with intent to harm

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12
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Medical battery

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Unauthorized

Touching
Procedures

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13
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Define false imprisonment

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Unlawful confinement of a person

*if they want to leave, let them leave *

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14
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Define HIPAA

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Health insurance portability & accountability act

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Define unintentional torts

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Unintended harm caused by someone failing to do their duty

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Define negligence

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Failure to act as a ordinary person would in

  1. Duty
  2. Breach of duty
  3. Causation
  4. Harm
17
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Define malpractice

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Negligence by a professional
Failure to follow standard of care

18
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What is risk management

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Identify potential

Input on policies and procedures

19
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What does Res IPSA LOQUITUR

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The thing speaks for itself

Harm couldn’t have happened unless negligence took place

20
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What is RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR

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Let the master answer

Employer lays the victim

21
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What is the best way to minimize your liability

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Follow established polices & procedures

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