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ethics
Definition
RIGHT AND WRONG CONDUCT
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NEGLIGENCE
Definition
THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF LIABILITY TORT
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DEFENDANT
Definition
A PERSON THAT BEING SUED
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ANANDONMENT
Definition
THE WITHDRAWAL A PHYSICIAN FROM CARE OF A PATIENT WITHOUT NOTICE
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ASSAULT
Definition
AN UNLAWFUL THREAT OR ATTEMPT TO DO BODILY HARM TO ANOTHER
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REASONABLE CARE
Definition
THE HEALTH WORKER IS PROTECT BY THE LAW IF IT CAN BE DETERMINED THATHE OR HE ACTED REASONABLEAS COMPARED WITH FELLOW WORKERS
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MALPRACTICE
Definition
NEGLIGENCE BY A PROFESIONAL PERSON
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CRIME
Definition
AN ACT THAT VIOLATES CRIMINAL LAW
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BREACH
Definition
THE BREAKING OF A LAW,PROMISE,OR DUTY
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EMPATHY
Definition
THE ABILITY TO SEE THINGS FROM ANOTHER PERSON POINT OF VIEW
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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Definition
THE TIME ESTABLISHED FOR FILING LAW SUITS
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SUBPOENA
Definition
A WRIT THAT COMMANDS A WITNESS TO APPEAR AT A TRIAL OR OTHER PROCEEDING AND GIVE TESTIMONY
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TORT
Definition
A WRONG COMMITTED AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR PERSON'S PROPERTY
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FALSE IMPRISIOMENT
Definition
HOLDING OR DETANING A PERSON AGAINST HIS WILL
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INVASION OF PRIVACY
Definition
A VIOLATION OF A PERSON RIGHT NOT TO HAVE HIS NAME PHOTOGRAPF OR PRIVATE AFFAIR EXPOSED OR MADE PUBLIC WITHOUT GIVING A CONSENT
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FELONY
Definition
A MAYOR CRIME FOR WHICH GREATER PUNISHMENT IS IMPOSED OTHER THAN A MISDEMEANOR
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PLAINTIFF
Definition
ONE WHO INSTITUTES A LAWSUIT
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WILL
Definition
A LEGAL STATEMENT OF HOW AN INDIVIDUAL'S PROPERTY IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AFTER DEATH
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PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
Definition
INFORMATION GIVEN BY A PATIENT TO MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLOSED WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE PERSON WHO GAVE IT IS
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LAW
Definition
A RULE OF CONDUCT MADE BY GOVERMENT BODY
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NEGLIGENCE
Definition
FAILURE TO DO SOMETHING THAT A REASONABLE PERSON WOULD DO UNDER ORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT ENDS UP CAUSING HARM TO ANOTHER PERSON OR PERSON'S PROPERTY
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CONSENT
Definition
PERMISSION GRANTED BY A PERSON VOLUNTARY AND IN RIGHT MIND
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DEFAMATION
Definition
INJURING THE NAME AND REPUTATION OF ANOTHER PERSON BY MAKING FALSE STATEMENT TO A THIRD PARTY
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CONTRACT
Definition
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWO OR MORE PARTIES FOR DOING OR NOT DOING OF SAME DEFINITE THING
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INCOMPETENCE
Definition
LACK OF PHYSYCAL OR MENTAL PHYSICAL FITNESS
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JUDGEMENT
Definition
THE FINAL DESICION OF A COURT IN ON ACTION OR SUIT
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RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
Definition
RESPONABILITY OF AN EMPLOYER FOR THE ACT OF AN EMPLOYEE
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NON CAMPO MENTIS
Definition
A LATIN TERM SIGNIFING THAT A PERON IS NOT SOUND MIND
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EMANCIPATED MINOR
Definition
A PERSON WHO IS NOT LONGER UNDER THE CARE, CUSTODY OR SUPERVISION OF A PARENT
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MEDICAL CRIEVANCE
Definition
AN IMPARTIAL PANEL ESTABLISHED TO LISTEN TO INVESTIGATE PATIENT COMPLAINS ABOUT MEDICAL CARE AND EXCESIVE FEES
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RES GESTAE
Definition
LATIN FOR THINGS DONE, DEEDS THE FACTS AND CIRCUNSTANCES ATTENDANT TO THE ACT IN QUESTION
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DEPOSITION
Definition
TESTIMONY OF A WITNESS UNDER OATH AND WRITTEN DOWN BEFORE TRIAL FOR POSIBLE USE WHEN THE CAUSE COMES TO TRIAL
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CIVIL LAW
Definition
A STATUTE THAT ENFORCES PRIVATE RIGHT AND LIABILITIES AS DIFFERENTIATED FROM CRIMINAL LAW
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BREACH OF DUTY
Definition
VIOLATION OR OMISSION OF LEGAL OR MORAL DUTY
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BATTERY
Definition
A DELIBERATE PHYSICAL ATTACK UPON A PERSON
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forgery
Definition
A FRAUDULENT SIGNATURE
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ETHICS
Definition
RIGHT AND WRONG
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PEER REVIEW
Definition
MEDICAL RESEARCH IS OFTEN PUBLISHED IN MEDICAL JOURNAL THAT ARE EVALUATED BY MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY
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INVASION OF PRIVACY
Definition
UNAUTORIZED DICLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGARDING ANY PATIENT TO A THIRD PARTY
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