Across
- 1. The process in which conflicting parties in a dispute submit their differences to a court-appointed person, who submits a legally binding decision
- 3. Range of responsibilities and practice guidelines that determine the boundaries within which a healthcare worker practices.
- 5. Unwritten laws that come from judicial decisions based on societal traditions and customs
- 8. One who has not reached adulthood; usually age 18 or 21, depending on the jurisdiction.
- 9. A penalty imposed by a court of law or other authority when a person is found guilty of a crime or other offense
- 12. People who are educated and knowledgeable in the area concern; they testify in court and provide an expert opinion on the topic of concern
- 15. A latin term meaning “the thing speaks for itself.” A legal concept under which the plaintiff’s burden to prove malpractice is minimal since the jury can clearly understand the details of the injury. For example, a surgical instrument was left in the body during surgery.
- 18. The state of being incompetent or lacking the ability to manage personal affairs due to mental deficiency; an appointed guardian or conservator manages the person’s affairs.
- 19. The process of facilitating conflicting parties to make an agreement, settlement, or compromise.
- 20. The state of being liable or responsible for something.
- 21. A court order requiring a person to appear in court at a specific time to testify in a legal case.
- 22. Latin for “a thing decided.” Once a case has been decided by the court, it cannot be litigated again.
- 24. A sworn testimony made before a court appointed officer
- 26. A person under the age of adulthood who demonstrates the maturity to make a personal healthcare decision and can give informed consent for treatment.
- 27. Tenens Latin for “to substitute for”; the term refers to physicians or advanced practice professionals who temporarily contract to provide healthcare services when a facility has a vacancy, vacation, or a leave of absence.
- 29. Prone to lawsuits.
- 31. An individual or a business against whom a lawsuit is filed
- 33. A monetary settlement the defendant pays the plaintiff in a civil case for loss or injury.
- 35. A type of negligence in which a licensed professional fails to provide the standard of care, causing harm to a person.
- 36. A legal document commanding a person to bring a piece of evidence. (the plaintiff’s health record to court.
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- 2. The use of telecommunication technology to provide healthcare services to patients at a distance; it is usually used in rural communities.
- 4. An individual or a party who brings a lawsuit to court.
- 6. A prior court decision that serves as a model for similar legal cases in the future.
- 7. Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances, such conduct falls below the standard of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm.
- 10. Legally responsible or obligated
- 11. A court judgment that defines the legal rights of the parties involved
- 13. A minor who has been granted emancipation by the court
- 14. A form of medical malpractice, also called negligent termination; the provider ends the provider-patient relationship without reasonable or adequate notification.
- 16. A court order by which an individual or institution is required to perform or refrain from performing a certain act.
- 17. The individual or entity who committed the tort, either intentionally or as a result of negligence
- 23. A court order by which an individual or institution is required to perform or refrain from performing a certain act.
- 25. People who observed the situation and testified in court about the facts of the case
- 28. A strategy used by the defendant to avoid liability in a lawsuit
- 30. Latin for “let the master answer”; a legal doctrine by which the employer/provider is legally responsible for the wrongful actions or lack of actions of employees if done within the scope of employment.
- 32. A civil wrongdoing that causes harm to a person or property, excludes breach of contract.
- 34. A mandatory process established by state law that ensures a person has met the legal standards for practicing an occupation in that state.