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?

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

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

    <p>To ensure sufficient resources for consuming essential goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Above 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant factor influencing gender differences in morbidity?

    <p>Help-seeking behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of ICIDH refer to?

    <p>Impairment, disability, and handicap</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Those who need help the most see the doctor the least</p> Signup and view all the answers

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