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39 Cards in this Set
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Accessory
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A person who, even if not present, is related with the performance of a felonious act (crime).
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battery
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The use of force or violence upon the person of another
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Contributory Negligence
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Negligence on the part of the defendant which is proximate (probable) cause of or contributing to the patient's injury.
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Defendant
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The accused: he who denies or defends against the accusations of another
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Deposition
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Written testimoney; under oath, in response to interrogation (written and/or oral questioning).
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Emancipated Minor
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Minor whose parents have surrendered all rights/claims, responsibilites in relation to him. Generally regarded as able to consent for themselves. A married, divoced or pregnant minor.
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Guardian
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One entrusted by the law with the care and/or property of another.
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Liable
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Bound or obliged by law; responsible; chargeable
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Locum Tenens
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"Holding the place" A deputy, substitute, lieutenant or representative, in custody
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malfeasance
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The performance of an improper action.
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Misfeasance
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The improper performance of an action which is approved.
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Nonfeasance
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Failure to perform an approved action.
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Misdemeanor
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A crime less serious than a felony, such as tickets and fines.
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Non Compos Mentis
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Not of Sound Mind: insane. Any mental derangement.
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Plaintiff
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The person who complains; the accuser; he who brings suit.
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Proximate Cause
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Probable cause.
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Res Gestae
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An exception to the hearsay rule. Evidence admissible even though it may be "hearsay".
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Slander
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Defamation of character by verbal statements.
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Subpoena Duces Tecum
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The order which state you are required to bring also any books, documents or other things under his control, and to produce them as evidence
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Medical Practice Acts
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State laws which govern the methods and requirements in gaining a licnese to practice medicine. Includes what a physician can practice in his field or specialty and grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
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Morbidity
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The relative incidence of disease.
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Principles of Medical Ethics
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Ten section code condensed by the AMA in 1957 to aid the physician to individually and collectively maintain a high level of ethical conduct.
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Reciprocity
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The acceptance of one state's standards as at least equal to or superior to their own.
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Revocation
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The cancellation or summoning back of a license/act.
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Statute
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Any written law.
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Tort
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A civil wrong.
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Agent
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A person with the legal right to speak/act on behalf of another. The person is legally responsible for the actions and/or statements made by the agent on his behalf.
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Breach
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The breaking or violating of a law, promise, contract or duty.
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Civil Law
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The laws of a state or nation which deal with the enforcement of civil rights. Disputes between citizens: violation of rights by one person to another.
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Common Law
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Unwritten law that is based on customs or court decisions.
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Confidential Relationship
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A relationship in which one cannot reveal information given to him by another without the express consent (permission) of the other, unless required by law.
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Criminal Law
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Laws that pertain to crime and it's punishements.
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Doctrine of Respondeat Superior
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"The law of agency" The doctor is principle; you are his agent
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Ethics
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A set of behavioral/moral standards formed by a particular group or profession which attemts to govern the actions or behavior of the members of that group.
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Felony
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A crime more serious than a misdemeanor.
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Good Samaitan Law
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Laws exempting phycisicans and other medical professionsls from liability for treatment given in accident cases.
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Grievance Committee
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Group extablished by the local medical society who hear and investigate complains about physicians in the area regarding professional care or excessive fees charged.
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Implied Consent
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To give consent by inference or action but without the express statement.
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Informed Consent
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To give consent, having full knowledge of the matter at hand and the dangers that may be involved (written)
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