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Haya94

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What is the term for a civil wrong committed against an individual or property, for which a court provides a remedy in the form of damages?
 
  a. Tort
  b. Misdemeanor
  c. Felony
  d. Litigation

Question 2

Which of the following are necessary to validate a claim of professional negligence?
 
  1. The practitioner owed a duty to the patient.
  2. The practitioner was derelict with that duty.
  3. The breach of duty was the direct cause of damages.
  4. Damage or harm came to the patient.
  a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  b. 2, 3, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 3 and 4 only


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A tort is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, committed against an individual or prop-erty, for which a court provides a remedy in the form of an action for damages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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