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MOP legal terms
legal terms for MOP
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| misfeasance | lawful treatment of the patient but done in wrong way |
| nonfeasance | failure to act when a physician has duty to do so |
| malfeasance | bad, unlawful treatment of the patient |
| negligence | careless conduct outside accepted standards of care |
| requirements for termination of a patient physician contract | 1. written letter, certified 2. End of care date-specific date 3. reason why/need for ongoing care, list conditions 4. ROI form 5. Referrals |
| elements of a contract | 1. not under the influence 2. sound mind 3. legal age 4. legal purpose |
| Four D's | Duty, Derelict(breach), Direct Cause, Damages, |
| subpoena | court order to appear at stated time |
| subpoena duces tecum | court order for the appearance of a witness with the subpoenaed medical records |
| 4 parts of registration | pre registration, registration, seeing the doctor, post registration |