Witnesses in Law

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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 (correct)

To maintain the confidentiality of the physician-patient privilege

To penalize the violators

To protect the reputation of the dental profession

What is the nature of the proceedings before the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs)?

Arbitration proceedings

Judicial proceedings

Administrative proceedings (correct)

Legislative proceedings

Which of the following is NOT an essential requirement of administrative due process?

An opportunity to present his case and to adduce evidence

The decision must be supported by the evidence

The tribunal must consider the evidence presented

The decision must be rendered within a specific time frame (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the administrative power described in the text?

Adjudicatory or quasi-judicial power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the physician-patient privilege mentioned in the text?

To protect the confidentiality of medical records Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is binding, unless annulled by a proper action in court, and can be ratified?

Contracts where the consent is vitiated Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic principle of informed consent?

Provide proper education about the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a void contract?

The contract is null and void from the very beginning due to impossibility Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is not enforceable due to lack of written form?

Unenforceable contracts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause for the vitiation (invalidation) of consent in a contract?

Mutual understanding between parties Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential requisite of a valid contract?

Recitals Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the guiding principle for qualifying a witness as an expert?

The helpfulness of the witness's testimony to the court Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of res ipsa loquitur, as mentioned in the text?

The injury itself provides the proof of negligence Signup and view all the answers

When is expert testimony dispensed with in malpractice suits?

When the plaintiff avails the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Statute of Frauds?

To prevent the enforcement of oral contracts in certain situations Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Statute of Limitations?

To establish a time limit for filing lawsuits related to contracts Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical time limit for filing a lawsuit related to negligence or malpractice?

6 years Signup and view all the answers