Chapter 2 Principles of Liability Review Questions
Res Ipsa Loquitur means ________________
"the thing speaks for itself"
_______________ negligence means that a patient may have contributed to the negligence that caused him to be harmed.
Contributory
misfeasance
The performance of a lawful act in an illegal or improper manner
compensatory damages
actual damages are also referred to as __________________
_____________ of risk is a method used to limit liability
assumption
the relationship between healthcare provider and patient is established by ____________________
contract law
the four "D" of negligence
direct cause, duty of care, dereliction, damages
invasion of privacy
dissemination of information about another person's private and personal matters
good Samaritan laws
encourage physicians to render emergency first aid
malfeasance
execution of an unlawful or improper act
related to or involved in informed consent
explanation of terminology, adverse drug reactions, adverse treatment outcomes
liable
false, defamatory writing
individuals are guaranteed certain fundamental freedoms by the Bill of Rights, including
freedom of speech equal protection, due process
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if a breach of confidentiality occurs, the patient must be notified by the healthcare provider within how many days?
professional liability insurance protects against __________ being brought against pharmacy technicians
lawsuits
law suits
professional liability insurance protects pharmacy technicians against
having adequate certification, licensure, and insurance coverage are the requirements of _________________
state law
dereliction
the breach of the duty of care to a patient
nonfeasance
the failure to act when one should do so
statue of limitations
the period of time established by state law in which a lawsuit may be filed
contract law
the relationship between the healthcare provider and patient
eight years
the statue of limitations is generally from one year to ...
breach of confidentiality
the unauthorized acquisition of protected health information
malpractice
treating a patient in a manner that is improper or negligent; PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE; negligent behavior that results in injury or loss
the statue of limitations ______________ from state to state and by the type of legal claim
varies
The term "respondeat superior" refers to ___________.
vicarious liability
corporate negligence differs from _________________ because it focuses on the responsibility of the heath care organization as a whole, and not its individual employees.
vicarious liability
