unintentional tort
Medical term Medical Law and Ethics
Harm caused without intending it, such as negligence.
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- negligenceFailure to act as a reasonably careful person in the same position would, causing harm to someone owed a duty.
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- subpoena duces tecumA court order to produce documents or records, such as a medical record.
- tortA wrongful act or omission that harms someone and lets them sue for damages in civil court.
- veracityThe ethical principle of honesty and truthfulness.
- whistleblowerA person who reports misconduct, such as fraud, to authorities.