Assignment:
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QUESTION 1. The legal doctrine under which the employer may be held responsible for the torts of the employee is called:
- caveat emptor.
- respondeat superior.
- res ipsa.
- amicus curiae.
QUESTION 2. Patients may sue for all of the following reasons, except:
- failure to follow safety procedures.
- positive surgical outcome.
- error in diagnosis.
- lack of informed consent.
QUESTION 3. What is an example of an affirmative defense?
- Denial
- Statute of limitations
- Assumption of the risk
- Res judicata
QUESTION 4. When faced with a civil case, which of the following techniques can be employed to avoid a long, drawn out court battle?
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Not responding to court summons and complaints
- Fail to attend scheduled court hearings
- Call and harass the medical billing office staff
QUESTION 5. Employers have general liability for all the following, except:
- automobiles used by their employees for work purposes.
- employee safety and the work environment.
- employees' personal social media accounts.
- the building and grounds occupied by employees.
QUESTION 6. Which of the following is not one of the 4 C's of malpractice prevention?
- Competence
- Communication
- Charting
- Confidence
QUESTION 7. This organization publishes patient safety goals for hospitals.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- The Joint Commission
- Commission on Accreditation
- National Academy of Medicine
QUESTION 8. What is the term used when a patient's record is requested as evidence in a court hearing?
- Subpoena ad testificandum
- Witness subpoena
- Subpoena duces tecum
- Subpoena genaralum
QUESTION 9. Technical defenses are based on:
- legal technicalities.
- physical technicalities.
- visual technicalities.
- written technicalities.
QUESTION 10. What is the most common unintentional tort found at the root of most medical malpractice cases?
- Trespass
- Battery
- Assault
- Negligence
QUESTION 11. Discuss the phases of a typical malpractice or negligence lawsuit.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
QUESTION 12. Discuss the five different types of professional liability insurance and the situations they cover.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.