Medicolegal Terms Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Subpoena
A
Under penalty to court summoning
2
Q
Plaintiff
A
Person/Company that brings lawsuit against person/company
3
Q
Defendant
A
Person/Company that the lawsuit is brought aginst
4
Q
Respondeat Superior
A
Employer legaly responsible for actions of employee
5
Q
Res Ipsa Loquiitur
A
6
Q
Pro Bono
A
Lawyer working without compensation
7
Q
Deposition
A
Statement given under oath
8
Q
Arbitration
A
Impartial party who will hear both sides of the argument and make a binding decision
9
Q
Mediation
A
Both sides come together and agree and negotiate a form of settlement
10
Q
Good Samaritan Laws
A
Law to protect someone who is in danger, ill, or incapacitated
