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Ethics Terms 2
Medical Law & Ethics Terms 2
Question | Answer |
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The performance of an improper action. (Illegal; wrongful act | Malfeasance |
The improper performance of an action which is approved | Misfeasance |
Failure to perform an approved action. (Did no action) | nonfeasance |
A crime less serious than a felony. | misdemeanor |
Not of sound mind; insane. Any mental derangement. | non compos mentis |
The person who complains; the accuser; he who brings suit. | plaintiff |
A person who, even if not present, is related with the performance of a felonious act (crime) | accessory |
The use of force or violence upon the person of another "Treatment without consent". (Even a touch w/o consent) | battery |
Negligence on the part of the plaintiff which is proximate (probable) cause of or contributing to the patient's injury. | Contributory Negligence |
The Accused: he who denies or defends against the accusations of another. | Defendant |
The cause of the injury was closely related to the defendant's | Proximate Cause |
An exception to the hearsay rule. Evidence admissible even though may be "hearsay". | Res Gestae |
"The thing speaks for itself". Obvious charge. Circumstantial evidence doctrine; nature of the injury strongly or obviously implicates negligence. | Res Ipsa Loquitor |
Defamation of character by verbal statement. | slander |
The order which states you are required to bring also any books, documents or other things under his control & to produce them as evidence. | Subpoena Duces Tecum |
Written testimony; under oath, in response to interrogation (written and / or oral questioning). | deposition |
Minor whose parents have surrendered all rights / claims, responsibilities in relation to him. Able to consent for themselves. | emancipated minor |
One entrusted by the law with the care and / or property of another. | Guardian |
Bound or obliged by law; responsible; chargeable. | Liable |
"Holding the place" A deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative. | Locum Tenens |