MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
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Malpractice with regard to Negligence
1. Classification of malpractice claims
a) Malfeasance
b) Misfeasance
c) Nonfeasance
Dr. Grosz 2 of 5 2. 4 ”D s” of Negligence
a) Negligent Abandonment
b) Contributory v Comparative Negligence
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3. Standard of Care
4. Statutes of Limitations
5. Liability
Dr. Grosz 4 of 5 a) Vicarious (“Respondent Superior”)
b) Principle of Corporate Liability
6. Expert Witness / Testimony
Dr. Grosz 5 of 5 7. “Res Ipsa Loguitur”
8. Good Samaritan Protection
9. Assumption of Risk