Associated Clinical Science Part 4 (Laws and Tox) Flashcards
(30 cards)
The 4 D’s of malpractice suits
Duty
Dereliction (didn’t do what others would)
Damage
Direct causation
Promising a cure, abandoning care, exceeding consent,and breeching confidentiality are all what?
breech of contracts
What is a tort/tortease?
wrongful act
T/F: Adjusting without permission is assault and battery.
True
why is advertising a free “give-a-way” a risky practice?
often subject to bait and switch fraud tactics
Can minors give their own consent for care?
no. must have parental consent
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective comments
Objective comments
Assessment
Plan
Res Ipsa Loquitur
“The thing speaks for itself”
Vicarious liability
Doctor is responsible for employee’s actions
Direct examination
questioning from the defense (doctor’s attorney)
Cross examination
Questioning from the plaintiff (patient’s attorney)
Comparative negligence
Doctor and patient share damage responsibility
Voir Dire
“to speak the truth” (for prospective juror)
Mal factor
“wrong doer”
Mal feasance
“wrong act”
Anxiolytic drugs like thorazine and valium treat what?
anxiety
Heparin, Coumadin, and Warfarin are what kind of drugs/
blood thinners
what are barbiturates used for
sedative/hypnotic drugs (respiratory depressants)
Organophosphates/insecticides block what
cholinesterase (causes runny eyes and nose)
Antidote for organophosphates and carbarnates?
atropine
What do Monamine Oxide Inhibitors (MAO) treat?
depression
How does Prozac treat depression?
inhibits serotonin uptake (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Salicylates
Aspirin
Antibiotic for hearing problems
Streptomycin
