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elizabeth18

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The admitting nurse explains the process of signing forms to allow for the client's insurance company to be billed for services. If the insurance fails to pay for services, the client is responsible for payment.
 
  This is an example of which of the following?
  1. Contract law
  2. Tort law
  3. Statutory law
  4. Administrative law

Question 2

A client was given the wrong dose of medication and died. The case is being tried in court and similar cases are used by the court in comparison to arrive at a decision. What doctrine is being applied here?
 
  1. Common law
  2. Public law
  3. Administrative law
  4. Stare decisis



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morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Contract law involves the enforcement of agreements among private individuals or the payment of compensation for failure to fulfill the agreements. Signing a form prior to receipt of health care services makes the client responsible for cost, regardless of insurance payment.
Rationale 2: Tort law defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that are not based on contractual agreements.
Rationale 3: Statutory laws are laws enacted by any legislative body.
Rationale 4: Administrative laws give administrative agencies the authority to create rules and regulations to enforce statutory laws.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Common lawis a type of law enacted by different entities.
Rationale 2: Public law is a type of law enacted by different entities.
Rationale 3: Administrative law is a type of law enacted by different entities.
Rationale 4: Stare decisis, to stand by things decided, is a doctrine courts adhere to when arriving at a ruling in a particular case. The courts apply the same rules and principles applied in previous, similar cases.




elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


momolu

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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