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What does civil law primarily deal with?
What does civil law primarily deal with?
Which of the following is a classification of civil law?
Which of the following is a classification of civil law?
What is the primary concern of tort law?
What is the primary concern of tort law?
What does contract law primarily enforce?
What does contract law primarily enforce?
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Civil law often involves which type of legal violations?
Civil law often involves which type of legal violations?
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What characterizes a malpractice claim?
What characterizes a malpractice claim?
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Which of these statements is true regarding unintentional torts?
Which of these statements is true regarding unintentional torts?
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Which scenario best exemplifies malpractice?
Which scenario best exemplifies malpractice?
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What is an essential requirement for proving negligence?
What is an essential requirement for proving negligence?
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What is commonly associated with negligence in healthcare?
What is commonly associated with negligence in healthcare?
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What does negligence refer to in the context of unintentional torts?
What does negligence refer to in the context of unintentional torts?
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Which of the following is an example of 'commission' in negligence?
Which of the following is an example of 'commission' in negligence?
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What is an example of 'omission' in the context of negligence?
What is an example of 'omission' in the context of negligence?
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Which category of negligence specifically relates to malpractice?
Which category of negligence specifically relates to malpractice?
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Which action could likely result from a failure to exercise necessary care?
Which action could likely result from a failure to exercise necessary care?
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What is a characteristic of quasi-intentional torts?
What is a characteristic of quasi-intentional torts?
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In which situation would a quasi-intentional tort most likely occur?
In which situation would a quasi-intentional tort most likely occur?
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What is the definition of defamation of character?
What is the definition of defamation of character?
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Which of the following is NOT typically associated with quasi-intentional torts?
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with quasi-intentional torts?
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What can be a consequence of a quasi-intentional tort?
What can be a consequence of a quasi-intentional tort?
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Which of the following is an example of defamation of character?
Which of the following is an example of defamation of character?
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What type of information is referred to as slander?
What type of information is referred to as slander?
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Which of the following best represents the nature of communications in quasi-intentional torts?
Which of the following best represents the nature of communications in quasi-intentional torts?
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What must false statements about a person lead to in order to be considered defamation?
What must false statements about a person lead to in order to be considered defamation?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of defamation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of defamation?
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Study Notes
Civil Law Overview
- Governs legal disputes between individuals (citizen vs. citizen).
- Often involves the violation of an individual's rights by another.
Types of Civil Law
- Divided into Contract Law and Tort Law.
Contract Law
- Enforces agreements among private individuals.
Tort Law
- Involves wrongful acts that result in injury to another person or property.
Unintentional Torts
- Wrongdoings that are not intended to cause harm.
Malpractice
- Refers to "bad practice" or inadequate professional treatment leading to injury.
- Example: A healthcare worker administering medication without proper training.
Components of Malpractice
- Six elements must be established to prove nursing malpractice.
Negligence
- Defined as the failure to provide expected care, causing injury.
- Two key actions:
- Commission: Performing an act that should not have been done.
- Omission: Failing to perform an act that should have been done.
Categories of Negligence Leading to Malpractice
- Failure to Follow Standards of Care: Not adhering to established healthcare protocols.
- Quasi-Intentional Torts: Involve violations of a person's reputation or privacy.
Defamation of Character
- Communication that is false or negligent can lead to reputational damage.
- Example: A nurse claiming a physician is incompetent without justification.
- Slander: Spoken defamation; damaging statements made verbally.
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This quiz covers the essentials of civil law, focusing on the relationships and conflicts between individuals. It includes key concepts such as contract law and tort law, and discusses how violations of individual rights occur in civil cases.
