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Prone to lawsuits.
The US Constitution.
State laws cannot conflict with federal laws.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
Local legislation passed by a municipality.
Derived from federal and state constitutions.
Misdemeanors are lesser offenses; felonies are serious crimes.
Failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would.
A civil wrongdoing causing harm to a person or property.
The individual or party bringing the lawsuit.
Preponderance of evidence.
Negligence by a professional causing harm.
Duty, Dereliction, Damages, Direct cause.
Patient understands and agrees to treatment after being informed.
Protects those providing emergency care in good faith.
Time limit for bringing a lawsuit after an event.
Implied is inferred from actions; expressed is stated verbally or in writing.
Employer is liable for employees' actions within scope of employment.
Protects against claims of negligence in professional services.
Perform administrative and clinical tasks under supervision.
Failure to fulfill the terms of a contract.