Which of the following is true about medical malpractice?
A. Any episode of medical negligence is grounds for a tort.
B. A patient must show injury from negligence for a successful tort.
C. Only persons caring for a patient can be sued for medical malpractice.
D. Insurance premiums have been falling due to fewer torts since 1998.
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Absolute zero is which of the following?
a. 0° K b. The freezing point of water c. Routinely measured in Fahrenheit d. The temperature at which all molecular motion stops
A patient with suspected placental abruption should be placed in the ____ position.
A. prone B. Fowler's C. left lateral D. supine
hInflammation of the vein is known as what?
a. Thrombosis b. Phlebitis c. Veinitis d. Venulitis
The glenohumeral joint space is demonstrated as an open space on a(n)
1. inferosuperior axial shoulder projection. 2. transthoracic lateral shoulder projection. 3. AP oblique shoulder projection (Grashey method). 4. PA oblique scapular Y shoulder projection. a. 1 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4