30 Questions
What is the main purpose of the dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technologist reporting violations of the Philippine Dental Act of 2007?
To ensure the proper enforcement and administration of the law
What is the nature of the proceedings before the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs)?
Administrative proceedings
Which of the following is NOT an essential requirement of administrative due process?
The decision must be rendered within a specific time frame
What is the legal status of alleged illegal dental practitioners according to the text?
They must be treated with due respect and presumed innocent until proven guilty
What is the nature of the administrative power described in the text?
Adjudicatory or quasi-judicial power
What is the main purpose of the physician-patient privilege mentioned in the text?
To protect the confidentiality of medical records
What is the time period within which a minor aged contracting party can file a void or annulment of contract?
Within 5 years of attaining majority age
Which type of contract is binding, unless annulled by a proper action in court, and can be ratified?
Contracts where the consent is vitiated
What is the basic principle of informed consent?
Provide proper education about the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment
What is the consequence if a dentist performs a procedure on a client without informed consent?
The dentist may be found civilly liable for committing battery
What is the key characteristic of a void contract?
The contract is null and void from the very beginning due to impossibility
Which type of contract is not enforceable due to lack of written form?
Unenforceable contracts
What is the purpose of an Entire Agreement clause in a contract?
To protect the parties by declaring the contract as the complete and final agreement
Which of the following is NOT a cause for the vitiation (invalidation) of consent in a contract?
Mutual understanding between parties
What is the purpose of a Force Majeure clause in a contract?
To excuse a party from performing their obligations due to unforeseen events beyond their control
What is the definition of a Guaranty in the context of a loan?
An agreement where one party guarantees a second party's loan obligation to a third party
Which of the following is NOT an essential requisite of a valid contract?
Recitals
What is the definition of an Offer in the context of a contract?
The promise to carry out the terms of the proposed transaction, in exchange for consideration
What is the guiding principle for qualifying a witness as an expert?
The helpfulness of the witness's testimony to the court
What is the principle of res ipsa loquitur, as mentioned in the text?
The injury itself provides the proof of negligence
When is expert testimony dispensed with in malpractice suits?
When the plaintiff avails the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur
What is the requirement for privileged communication between a dentist and a patient, according to the text?
The communication must be necessary for the patient's treatment
What is the difference between an ordinary witness and an expert witness, according to the text?
Ordinary witnesses testify on matters they have personal knowledge of, while expert witnesses give opinions on matters they have expertise in.
What is the purpose of an expert witness's testimony in a malpractice suit?
To provide an opinion on matters within the domain of medical science
What is the primary purpose of the Statute of Frauds?
To prevent the enforcement of oral contracts in certain situations
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways a breach of contract can occur, according to the text?
Intentionally misrepresenting the terms of the contract
What is the purpose of the Statute of Limitations?
To establish a time limit for filing lawsuits related to contracts
Which of the following contracts is NOT required to be in writing under the Statute of Frauds?
A contract that can be completed within one year
What is the definition of a breach of contract provided in the text?
The failure, without legal reason, to comply with the terms of a contract
What is the typical time limit for filing a lawsuit related to negligence or malpractice?
6 years
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