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Tort

A civil wrong

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Tort Reform

An attempt to limit the amount of damages or charges that can be awarded in civil charges.

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Statute of Limitations

The standard deadline which gives victims of medical malpractice a certain number of years after the malpractice occurred within which to file a lawsuit.

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Plaintiff

accuser

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Defendant

accused

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Malpractice

Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage by a medical professional.

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Can result in negligence

Technological advances

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Can increase as a result of poor decisions

Cost of insurance

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Product liability

Liability on a manufacturer for a potentially faulty product

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Wrongful death

When a person dies as a result of negligence or misconduct by another person. Knowingly or negligently.

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Emotional distress

Mental suffering that occurs as a result of an event or memory.

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Disabled

Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities.

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Kickbacks

An amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work. A form of bribery.

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Fraud

When someone purposefully misrepresents the truth

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Fraudulent billing

When healthcare providers knowingly charge someone incorrectly

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Unemployment

Not having a job

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Ethics

right vs wrong

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Trust factor

Trust built between a doctor and patient. EX: infertility doctors

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Euthanasia

When a doctor gives a patient something that will kill them; Voluntary suicide

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Recall

When a product is taken off shelves and no longer is for sale

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Medical marijuana

When marijuana is prescribed in small quantities for pain healing

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Insurance

A legal arrangement between two parties - the insured (people paying for protection) and the insurer (people protecting)

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Animal testing

When live animals are used for product testing to make sure said products are safe for humans Animals are used for cosmetic testing, medicinal testing, household cleaners, etc.

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Opioid Crisis

When opioids such as Oxycontin are given to patients in mass quantities to make money for doctors

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