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TermDefinition
Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods of resolving legal disputes without going to court,
Consent A patient’s permission to receive medical treatment.
Damages Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff for harm or loss.
Deposition Sworn out-of-court testimony given under oath before a trial.
Doctrine of Informed Consent The legal requirement that patients be given enough information to make an informed decision about their care.
Duty of Care The legal obligation of a healthcare provider to act in the patient’s best interest and avoid harm.
Good Samaritan Acts State laws that protect individuals who provide emergency care in good faith from liability.
Interrogatory Written questions exchanged between parties in a lawsuit that must be answered under oath.
Law of Agency A legal principle stating that an employer is responsible for the actions of employees performed within their job duties.
Liable Legally responsible for one’s actions or omissions.
Malfeasance Performing an illegal or wrongful act that causes harm.
Misfeasance Performing a legal act improperly, resulting in harm.
Nonfeasance Failure to act when there is a duty to do so.
Reasonable Person Standard A legal standard comparing behavior to what a reasonably prudent person would do in a similar situation.
Res Ipsa Loquitur A doctrine meaning “the thing speaks for itself”
Respondeat Superior An employer is liable for employee actions performed within the scope of employment.
Standard of Care The level of care a reasonably competent professional with similar training would provide.
Subpoena A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or testify.
Subpoena Duces Tecum A legal order requiring a person to produce documents or records.
Summons A legal notice informing someone they are being sued and must respond.
Testimony Statements given under oath in court or during depositions.
Wrongful Death Statutes Laws allowing family members to sue for damages when a death is caused by negligence or misconduct.
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