The family of a patient sues for wrongful death when the patient's death was judged to have been due to the negligence of the health care practitioners. What might the family collect from a settlement of this case?
A. an award to punish the health care provider
B. an award totaling one year of earnings of the deceased
C. an award covering medical costs for the patient
D. an award providing health care for the family
E. an award for the loss to the patient's estate for future earnings
E. an award for the loss to the patient's estate for future earnings
When it is determined that there was a wrongful death due to negligence, the court will award damages to the patient's estate for future earnings.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) give the child some time alone to think. B) alter the truth to persuade the child. C) talk to the child like an adult. D) allow the child to keep a favorite toy or blanket.
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What will be an ideal response?