Ethics Tort Law: Unintentional Tort questions with correct answers

PRIMUM NON NOCERE CORRECT ANSWER Above all do no harm Tort law CORRECT ANSWER A legal or civil wrong committed by one person against another person or a person’s property A harmed or unharmed individual can bring civil action against the wrong doer to recover damages as compensation for injuries suffered Plaintiff may be awarded money Tort law 3 categories CORRECT ANSWER Intentional torts Strict/Standard liability Unintentional tort Strict liability CORRECT ANSWER The defendant’s behavior is neither intentional nor negligent... The basis of liability is the nature of the activity Does not involve direct patient care Unintentional tort CORRECT ANSWER Negligence! No harm was intended but harm and injury does occur