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Jramos095

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Which of the following are legitimate defenses against an intentional tort? 1. Lack of intent to harm the patient 2. Performance of ordinary procedures 3. Informed consent given by patient
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3
  d. 1 and 3 only

Question 2

Which of the following are considered intentional torts? 1. Negligent practice 2. Assault and battery 3. Defamation of character 4. Invasion of privacy
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


parker125

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

ANS: D
The first defense is that there was a lack of intent to harm and that only clinicians who engage in intentional conduct are liable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Examples of intentional torts are those that involve defamation of character, invasion of privacy, deceit, infliction of mental distress, and assault and battery.


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