tort
Medical term Medical Law and Ethics
A wrongful act or omission that harms someone and lets them sue for damages in civil court.
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Free practice questions that use tort
- Medical Law and Ethics, question 1How is medical malpractice classified in US law?
Related terms
- sentinel eventAn unexpected event involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk of it.
- slanderFalse, damaging statements about a person spoken aloud.
- statute of limitationsThe legal time limit for filing a lawsuit, such as for malpractice; it varies by state.
- subpoena duces tecumA court order to produce documents or records, such as a medical record.
- unintentional tortHarm caused without intending it, such as negligence.
- veracityThe ethical principle of honesty and truthfulness.
- whistleblowerA person who reports misconduct, such as fraud, to authorities.