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rlane42

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on: Jul 18, 2018
A 17-year-old mentally competent person can execute a living will or an advance directive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Euthanasia is derived from the Greek words meaning harsh or painful death.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 3

Which is one of the four D's of malpractice?
 
  a. Deviation of duty by omission
  b. Demonstration of standards of care
  c. Damage to subcutaneous tissue
  d. Divided surgical care of the patient.


zhanghao

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
A mentally competent adult older than the age of 18 can execute a living will or advance directive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Euthanasia is derived from the Greek words meaning good or merciful death.

Answer to Question 3

ANS: A
The 4 D's of malpractice include (1) a duty to deliver a standard of care proportional to training received, (2) a deviation from that duty by omission or commission, (3) direct causation of a personal injury or damage because of deviation of duty, and (4) damages to a patient or personal property caused by the deviation from the standard of care.


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