Malfeasance refers to performing a wrong or illegal action.

In a case in which a physician is being sued by a patient for malpractice, the most common defense by the physician is A) affirmation. B) denial. C) assumption of risk. D) consent signed by the patient.

In applied ethics, medical professionals must apply moral standards for the purpose of A) implementing the best scientific information. B) helping the patient. C) practicing courtesy toward other professionals. D) addressing the interests of the patient’s family.

Using Honorlock:  What is the function of the Honorlock tool in Canvas?

Mrs. Salem’s Online Coursework: New weekly work is posted at 8am on _____; students have one full week to complete the work.

Under the borrowed servant doctrine, the employer is liable for any negligence caused by the servant while in service of a temporary employer. the employer is liable for 50 percent of any negligence caused by the servant. the employer is not liable for negligence by the servant while in service of a temporary employer. the employee is no longer associated with the employer after the servant contract is signed. the employee is liable for all negligence.

A patient is given specific instructions, does not follow those instructions, and later injures himself. If the patient sues for malpractice, what defense might apply? Contributory negligence Standard of proof Borrowed servant doctrine Denial a and d could both apply

Should the physician always tell the truth about the patient’s condition? Many believe the physician should apply the principles of justice to this decision. This would mean trying to determine A) whether falsehoods should be told to the patient’s family to prevent loss of hope. B) whether telling or hiding the truth might endanger others. C) what the laws of your state require. D) what would be a “just” decision for the patient.

Under the doctrine of res ispa loquitur, the burden of proof falls to the patient.  defendant. prosecutor. American Medical Association. res ipsa loquitur does not require the burden of proof.

The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to A) justify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit. B) justify only the benefit of a treatment. C) provide an estimate of the cost of a treatment. D) make sure no one “falls through the cracks” for treatment.