Jurisprudence Flashcards
(29 cards)
The transfer of a pt to another dr w/o the pt’s consent
Abandonment
Threat of violence to another person
Assault
Adjusting w/o consent
Battery
Type of arbitration that has no appeal process
Binding Arbitration
Malpractice cases against chiropractors are tried in this court
Civil Court
What are some items that employers must pay for their employees?
Worker’s compensation
FICA
Social Security
Good faith rendering of care at an emergency isn’t liable for civil damages
Good Samaritan Law
Providing the pt w/ feasible alternatives & informed of dangers of tx
Informed Consent
A false statement submitted in writing that harms another
Libel
Failure to conform to the standard of care expected & imposed by law
Negligence
Where the burden of proof lies in a court of law
Plaintiff
Employer is responsible for actions of employees is known by what?
Respondent Superior
A false verbal statement about another
Slander
Length of time you have to sue for an injury
Statute of Limitation
Something that causes harm/loss to another person/property
Tort
What 4 things must be present for a malpractice suit?
Duty
Dereliction
Damage
Direct causation
What are examples of breech of contract?
Promising a cure Abandonment (7 days to find a new dr.) Exceed consent Confidentiality Dr is held vicariously responsible (employees' actions)
What are the common criminal charges against chiro’s assoc. w/?
Adjusting w/o permission (assault & battery)
Sexual
Theft
What are the M/C type of suits brought against chiro’s?
Civil suits
What are types of civil suits brought against chiro’s?
Personal damage & duress (emotional, financial, etc.)
Malpractice
Breech of contracts
Tort
What does binding arbitration mean?
No appeal process
What does malfeasance mean?
“Wrong act”
What does Res Ipsa Loquitur mean?
“The thing speaks for itself”
What does vicarious liability mean?
Dr. is responsible for employee’s actions
