Med. Law Ethics 2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Accessory | A person who, even if not present is related with the performance of a felonious act (Crime). |
Battery | The use of force or violence upon the person of another "Treatment without consent". |
Contributory Negligence | Negligence on the part of the plaintiff which is proximate (probable) cause of or contributing to the patient's injury. |
Defendant | The accused: he who denies or defends against the accusations of another. |
Deposition | Written testimony; under oath, in response to interrogation (written and/or oral questioning). |
Emancipated Minor | Minor whose parents have surrendered all rights/claims, responsibilities in relation to him. Generally regarded as able to consent for themselves. A married, divorced or pregnant minor. |
Guardian | One entrusted by the law with the care and/or property of another. |
Liable | Bound or obliged by law; responsible; chargeable. |
Locum Tenens | "Holding the Place" A deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative. |
Malfeasance | The performance of an improper action. |
Misfeasance | The improper performance of an action which is approved. |
Nonfeasance | Failure to perform an approved action. |
Misdemeanor | A crime less serious than a felony. |
Non Compos Mentis | Not of sound mind; insane. Any mental derangement. |
Plaintiff | The person who complains; the accuser; he who brings suit. |
Res Gestae | An exception to the hearsay rule. Evidence admissible even though may be "hearsay". |
Res Ipsa Loquitur | "The thing speaks for itself". Obvious charge. Circumstantial evidence doctrine: nature of the injury strongly or obviously implicates negligence. |
Slander | Defamation of character by verbal statements. |
Proximate Cause | The cause of the injury was closely related to the defendant's negligence. |
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