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Jurisprudence

TermDefinition
Professional negligence (malpractice) Absence of reasonable care and skill, or willful negligence of a medical practitioner in the treatment of patient which causes bodily injury or death of patient.
Negligence complains Improper supervision Faulty instruction Faulty facilities Damaged / inappropriate equipment Failure to warn
Defense to negligence Contributory negligence Comparative negligence Assumption of risk Act of god Sudden emergency
Criminal negligence Cause of death or serious injury to a patient. Must be so grave a to go beyond a matter of compensation
Contributory and comparative negligence Plaintiff is determined to be more than 50% responsible for his own injury. They may receive only a percentage of damage, or none at all
Gross negligence Lack of concern for the safety of others Serious form of negligence that goes a step up further than simple careless action
Remedies Monetary compensation or damages are awarded
Subpoenas Court orders mandating that an individual show up at a specific time and date and with a specific reason to testify
Beneficence Legal obligation for professionals to act in the best interest of Their clients or patients.
Fraud Deliberate deception that is practiced to secure unfair/unlawful gain
Breach Confidential information disclosed without permission
Defendant Accused Person whom legal action is being brought against
Tort law Covers wrongful acts, intended or not, that result in harm or damage to another person or property. Physical or emotional injury Violation of rights !!
Plaintiff Accuser Person bringing the legal action which accuses another of wrongdoing
Criminal law Involves crimes against the public - includes imprisonment or fines
Ethics No written rules
Slander False spoken statements that damage a person’s reputation
Contract law Legally binding contracts, voluntary agreements between two or more parties
Autonomy Right of individuals to make their own decisions
Philippines dental act of 2007 Sets the rules for dental practice, including licensing and penalties for illegal practice
Civil law Deals with private dispute - focused on compensating victims
Battery The actual offensive touch or use of force in a person without consent
Assault A threat to attempt to touch or inflict verbal or physical attack on a person
Common law Decisions made by judges in court cases, based on legal precedent
Created by: Marialew
 

 



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