Organization & Administration

Question 1

Liability

Answer 1

being legally responsible for the harm caused to another person

Question 2

Negligence

Answer 2

• Failure to use ordinary/reasonable care

* conduct that results in the creation of an unreasonable risk of harm to others

Question 3

Standard of Reasonable Care

Answer 3

the level of care which an ordinary and reasonable person would use under comparable circumstances

Question 4

Duty of Care

Answer 4

provider must reasonably ensure that no harm comes to a patient under the provider’s care

Question 5

What is needed to establish negligence?

Answer 5

1. Duty of Care
2. Conduct of defendant fell short of Duty of Care
3. Resultant damages

Question 6

Torts

Answer 6

Legal wrongs committed against the person or property of another

Question 7

Nonfeasance

Act of Omission

Answer 7

Individual fails to perform legal duties i.e. not providing care to an injury
(non = not doing)

Question 8

Malfeasance

Act of Comission

Answer 8

Individual commits an act that is not legal to their field i.e. reducing a shoulder
(Mal = malicious)

Question 9

Misfeasance

Answer 9

Individual improperly does something that they have the legal right to do. i.e. burning someone with stim
(Mis = mistake)

Question 10

Sovereign Immunity

Answer 10

Govn’t nor those employed by govn’t can be held liable for negligence

Question 11

Good Samaritan Law

Answer 11

Protects against legal liability for those who voluntarily choose to provide first aid

Question 12

Statute of Limitation

Answer 12

• Sets a specific length of time that individuals can sue for damages from negligence
• State by state (typically 1-3yrs)

Question 13

Assumption of Risk

Answer 13

Individual understands and accepts the risks involved in their particular sport or activity.

Question 14

General Health Insurance Policy

Answer 14

Covers illnesses, hospitalizations and emergency care

Question 15

Secondary Insurance Coverage

Answer 15

pays the athlete’s remaining bills once personal ins. company has made payments

Question 16

Accident Insurance

Answer 16

Often covers accidents on school grounds while the student is in attendance (doesn’t always cover sport specifics)

Question 17

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)

Answer 17

• Provide discount health care but also limit where a person can go for treatment.
• Fee-for-service basis

Question 18

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)

Answer 18

• Provides preventive measures and limits where the individual can receive care
• Patient must receive ins permission for care, unless in an emergency