Name ______
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Liability: ______
Standard of Reasonable Care- assumes that an individual is a person of ______
Negligence-______
To establish negligence, one must demonstrate 4 things:
1. ______- requirement to act toward others with watchfulness, attention, caution, and prudence
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
Tort-______
Nonfeasance- (act of omission) ______
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Malfeasance- (act of commission) ______
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Misfeasance- ______
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A healthcare professional can be sued for negligence when:
1- ______
______
2- ______
______
Plaintiff must prove that
· ______
· ______
· ______
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Obligation to treat
· Once the athletic trainer (or other healthcare professional) assumes the duty of caring for an athlete, the AT is obligated to make sure that ______
· The AT, is NOT obligated to provide care for an injured person ______
· If they choose to become involved as a caregiver for an injured person, they are expected to ______
Good Samaritan Law
· Provides ______against legal liability to any individual who ______chooses to provide first aid, should something go wrong
o ______
o ______
· If you have more professional training, you are expected to provide a ______
· Person will be judged in terms of his/her performance and the training they have
Statutes of Limitations
· Sets a specific length of time in which a suit can be brought against an individuals
· Varies from state to state
· Tends to be ______
· Clock starts either ______or when claimant turns 18
Assumption of Risk
· An athlete assumes the risk of participation in an activity when he or she ______of that activity and ______chooses to be exposed to those dangers
· Written waiver or implied from the conduct of the athlete
· Subject to many interpretations, especially in the case of minors. They are not considered able to render a mature judgment about the risks of a situation.
Patient Confidentiality
What is it?
Why is it important?
HIPAA / FERPA