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What is the main difference between criminal and civil cases?
What is the main difference between criminal and civil cases?
- Whether a jury or judge decides the outcome
- The legal representation provided to the defendant
- The burden of proof required for conviction (correct)
- The type of punishment imposed
In emergency situations, what is the legal duty of care for a Good Medical Practice (GMP) registered GP?
In emergency situations, what is the legal duty of care for a Good Medical Practice (GMP) registered GP?
- No legal duty of care
- Legal duty of care only if the patient accepts help
- Legal duty of care only for registered patients
- Legal duty of care for anyone in the area (correct)
According to the standards for breach of duty, what was the outcome of the case Bolam vs Friern (1957)?
According to the standards for breach of duty, what was the outcome of the case Bolam vs Friern (1957)?
- Not negligent if actions meet an 'ordinary' level of skill and align with a body of medical opinion (correct)
- Negligent if actions deviate from an 'ordinary' level of skill
- Negligent only if actions are not in accordance with a body of medical opinion
- Not negligent if actions are logical and seek help when needed
What is the main criterion for establishing a successful clinical negligence claim according to Barnett vs Chelsea?
What is the main criterion for establishing a successful clinical negligence claim according to Barnett vs Chelsea?
What is the purpose of 'Minimum income standard' in the context of society?
What is the purpose of 'Minimum income standard' in the context of society?
In which age group does the prevalence of dementia double every 5 years?
In which age group does the prevalence of dementia double every 5 years?
What is a significant factor influencing gender differences in morbidity?
What is a significant factor influencing gender differences in morbidity?
What does the concept of ICIDH refer to?
What does the concept of ICIDH refer to?
In the context of illness behavior, what triggers people to see a doctor according to Zola?
In the context of illness behavior, what triggers people to see a doctor according to Zola?
According to Tudor Hart, what does the inverse care law suggest about people's access to healthcare?
According to Tudor Hart, what does the inverse care law suggest about people's access to healthcare?
