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Torts
Term | Definition |
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Assault | act or threat causing fear of immediate battery |
Battery | intentional harmful or offensive touching |
Fraud | false portrayal of facts by words or conduct |
Invasion of Privacy | violation of right to be left alone |
Breach of confidentiality | the failure to keep privileged medical info private |
Malpractice | a type of negligence committed by a professional |
Negligence | the failure to exercise due care (person of ordinary intelligence) |
Res ipsa loquitur | “the thing speaks for itself”. When the breach of duty is so obvious it needs no further explanation |
Respondat superior | “let the master respond”. Employer is responsible for employee actions |
Standard of care | normal level of skill and care a HCW would be expected to adhere to |
Statute of limitations | how long after injury a person is able to file a lawsuit |
Vicarious liability | liability on one person for acts committed by another |