| A | B |
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| False statements that are spoken: | slander |
| False statements that are written: | libel |
| Name the tort: intentional withholding of information to cover up mistake. | fraud & misrepresentation |
| simple definition of "contract" | agreement between two or more individuals |
| Name the tort: sharing patient information with people outside the hospital | invasion of privacy |
| For a contract to be valid, what 3 things must happen? | 1) offer for service, 2) acceptance of offer, 4) compensation for services |
| What type of contracts are understood without an explanation? | implied contracts |
| Distinct, clear verbal or written contracts are called ______ contracts. | expressed contracts |
| What color ink is usually used to sign contracts: | black ink |
| A surgery permit is implied or expressed? | expressed |
| When entering into a contract, what are some "legal disabilities" that affect a contractual agreement? | minors, mentally incompetent individuals, people under influence of drugs, semiconscious people |
| What are the 4 parts of a contract? | 1) Duty to act, 2) Relevance, 3) Compensation, 4) Mutual Agreement |
| What does "breach" mean? | break |
| another name for lawsuit | litigation |
| In medical law, who is a "principal"? | the employer (medical doctor, dentist, vet, etc.) |
| In medical law, who is the "agent"? | the employee (nurse, dental hygenist) |
| Name the two types of law: | Civil law & Criminal law |
| Why are minors unable to make contracts? | deemed too young to make contractual decisions |
| If an agent commits a wrongful act against a patient, who is responsible for legal compensation. | the principal |
| Confidential information given to health professionals concerning patients is referred to as: | privileged information |
| What areas of the hospital should health professionals avoid discussing patient health status and personal information? | hospital cafeteria, gift shop, elevators, parking lot |
| Prior to donating blood, HIV testing is or is not mandatory? | is mandatory |
