LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Question 1

mediation

Answer 1

a third party attempts to bring a settlement between two parties

Question 2

arbitration

Answer 2

when parties agree to submit their differences for judgement by an impartial mediator or panel, they can agree to make the decision “binding”

Question 3

plaintiff

Answer 3

the person who has a complaint

Question 4

defendant

Answer 4

the person who has been accused of wrongdoing

Question 5

indictment

Answer 5

there is enough evidence for a trial

Question 6

evidence

Answer 6

the proof submitted supporting the plaintiff

Question 7

verdict

Answer 7

the final decision based on evidence

Question 8

subpoena

Answer 8

an official demand to come to court to testify

Question 9

deposition

Answer 9

giving sworn testimony outside of court

Question 10

respondeat superior

Answer 10

the provider is responsible for the medical assistant’s actions as the employer “let the master answer”

Question 11

scope of practice

Answer 11

the duties or actions of a healthcare worker is allowed to assume based on the laws and regulations of the state or institution where the worker is practicing