Ethical Awareness 203 - The Law of Health Care Malpractice

Course overview

*List the external and internal factors affecting the exposure to malpractice liability. *Describe the legal basis for imposing malpractice liability of a patient injury. *Define the concept of abandonment. *Outline the four elements needed to prove malpractice. *Compare and contrast ordinary negligence versus professional negligence. *Explain vicarious liability *Summarize defenses to malpractice actions. *Describe the importance of patient care documentation.