Ethics 202: The Law of Healthcare Malpractice

Course overview

Instructor: John Riggs, MBA, DC, FACO 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