- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Battery - -The act of touching a patient unlawfully without consent. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) - -An advanced directive stating the patient's explicit wishes to not have CPR or resuscitation performed. Contributory negligence - -Legal defense where the victim's actions caused the ailment, making the defendant not responsible for injury. Implied consent - -Occurs when a patient is unresponsive or unable to make a rational decision, allowing treatment under certain circum...

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Written in 2024/2025

Grade A

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