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Legal Duties, Rights, and Defences in Criminal and Civil Cases

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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?

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)?

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?

Proving that the doctor's actions directly led to harm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Minimum income standard' in the context of society?

To ensure sufficient resources for consuming essential goods and services Signup and view all the answers

In which age group does the prevalence of dementia double every 5 years?

Above 65 Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor influencing gender differences in morbidity?

Help-seeking behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of ICIDH refer to?

Impairment, disability, and handicap Signup and view all the answers

In the context of illness behavior, what triggers people to see a doctor according to Zola?

Interpersonal crises, interference with social/personal relationship, interference with vocational/physical activity, sanctioning, and temporalizing Signup and view all the answers

According to Tudor Hart, what does the inverse care law suggest about people's access to healthcare?

Those who need help the most see the doctor the least Signup and view all the answers