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What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - ANSWER an employer is
responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the
same thing.


what is res ipsa loquitur? - ANSWER physician acted negligently to lead to an
accident. Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to
injury.


What is contributory negligence ANSWER it is when a patient voluntary
neglects to follow advice leading to injury.


What is the payment system called capitation? What type of insurance does it
occur with? - ANSWER Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount
regardless of what kind of services the patient needs. Think of it as the
insurance putting a cap on the amount you can make. It is seen in HMO


how is the physicians mistake judged against? - ANSWER it's based on what a
reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar
circumstances.


what is respondeat superior? - ANSWER an employee's responsibility for their
employees actions. Includes duty owned to the patient, breached of duty,
damages, respondeat superior.

, What is res ipsa loquitir? - ANSWER physician acted negligently because a
harmful accident occured. Duty to patient, breach of duty, damages res ipsa
loquitir.


in what case is a child considered emancipated? - ANSWER Emancipation of
child is considered when they are allowed to make a decision about medical
treatment on their own. Such cases are pregnancy, Armed forces, or living away
from home. Also if she has a kid and supports it. They are also treated when
there's an emergency situation and you cannot delay treatment.


at what point is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? - ANSWER
intentional act leading to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a
physician goes in to remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it
without the patient's permission.


what is one requirement of negligence? - ANSWER it leads to injury!


If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure
what must you say? ANSWER You must state your years of experience. You
must fully answer every patient's question regarding consent.


If doctors are talking about a patient then when are they considered violating
HIPAA? - ANSWER If they mention the state then they are not in violation of
the law. However, if they mention the city then they are screwed.


when is a patient found liable based on the strict liability of tort? - ANSWER it
requires a hazardous act.


If a patient comes in to the ER with emergency symptoms and they request to
be examined or in need of care what must you do even if the insurance denies

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