Exam 7: Medicine and Law

The science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is recourse.

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid, legal contract?

Adults who have been found by a court to be insane or incompetent can still consent to medical treatment in almost all cases.

A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with:

According to OSHA regulations, handicapped individuals must be able to enter and exit buildings easily and be able to travel from floor to floor in multistory buildings.

Considered the most serious crime, an offense to overthrow the government is classified as a(n):

The medical assistant cannot explain the consent form; this must be done by the __________.

__________ is an alternative to trial in which a third party hears evidence and makes a decision.

A sum imposed as punishment for an offense is called a(n) __________.

A written defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression is called liable.

Presumed consent is also called _____ consent.

A list of questions from one party in a lawsuit to another party in the lawsuit is called a(n):

__________ negligence exists when the patient contributes to his or her own condition.

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

A person who represents a minor in legal situations is called a:

Which of these might be considered grounds for revocation of a medical license?

The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault.

When a wrongful death lawsuit is filed, the person who died often is called the decedent.

__________ are a type of testimony that is not limited to the parties in a lawsuit.