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What is a key difference between a tort and a crime?
What is a key difference between a tort and a crime?
- A tort is a type of criminal law, while a crime is a type of civil law.
- A tort is a civil wrong, while a crime is a wrong against the community. (correct)
- A tort is a type of intentional harm, while a crime is a type of negligence.
- A tort is a public law action, while a crime is a private law action.
What is the core idea of negligence?
What is the core idea of negligence?
- To punish individuals for intentional harm.
- To protect individuals from unforeseeable harm.
- To ensure people exercise reasonable care to avoid foreseeable harm to others. (correct)
- To provide compensation for harm caused by intentional acts.
What is the element of negligence that requires a causal link between the breach of duty and the damage suffered?
What is the element of negligence that requires a causal link between the breach of duty and the damage suffered?
- Causation (correct)
- Breach of duty
- Foreseeability
- Duty of care
What is the minimum standard of care required of a registered nurse?
What is the minimum standard of care required of a registered nurse?
What type of tort involves a failure to provide adequate advice?
What type of tort involves a failure to provide adequate advice?
What is the term for the liability of an employer for the actions of their employees?
What is the term for the liability of an employer for the actions of their employees?
What is the minimum requirement for a person to be considered negligent in failing to take precautions?
What is the minimum requirement for a person to be considered negligent in failing to take precautions?
What is the main purpose of the 'good Samaritan principle'?
What is the main purpose of the 'good Samaritan principle'?
What is required for a successful claim for damages in a negligence case?
What is required for a successful claim for damages in a negligence case?
What is an example of a defence to negligence?
What is an example of a defence to negligence?
What is the usual remedy for negligence with damage or injury?
What is the usual remedy for negligence with damage or injury?
What is required for a person to be liable for harm caused to another?
What is required for a person to be liable for harm caused to another?
What is factual causation in the context of negligence?
What is factual causation in the context of negligence?
What is the 'scope of liability' in the context of negligence?
What is the 'scope of liability' in the context of negligence?
What is an example of 'pure mental harm' in the context of negligence?
What is an example of 'pure mental harm' in the context of negligence?
What is the main difference between a rescuer and a nurse in the context of the 'good Samaritan principle'?
What is the main difference between a rescuer and a nurse in the context of the 'good Samaritan principle'?
When does the duty of care owed to a patient commence?
When does the duty of care owed to a patient commence?
What is the minimum reasonable standard of care expected from a nurse?
What is the minimum reasonable standard of care expected from a nurse?
Who does a nurse owe a duty of care to?
Who does a nurse owe a duty of care to?
When does the duty of care owed to a patient end?
When does the duty of care owed to a patient end?
What is a key principle in determining if a duty of care is owed?
What is a key principle in determining if a duty of care is owed?
Who can be owed a duty of care by a nurse in a mental health setting?
Who can be owed a duty of care by a nurse in a mental health setting?