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Select the best response to the following questions. The improper performance of an otherwise proper or lawful act is  malfeasance.  misfeasance.  nonfeasance.  arbitration. standard of care.

A physician’s failure to act as any ordinary and prudent physician within the same community would act is neglect of duty. res ipsa loquitur.  dereliction. a and c only. a, b, and c.  

The term damages, in medical malpractice, refers to property damages. 

The standard of proof generally used in a civil case is evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. res ipsa loquitur. preponderance of evidence. probable cause. none of the above.

For many people, the terms negligence and malpractice are synonymous. 

Conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, and congenital disorders of the newborn are often reported to government agencies in order to A) receive additional funding from insurance companies. B) maintain accurate public health statistics. C) receive funding through Medicare. D) prevent malpractice lawsuits. 

Under the doctrine of res ispa loquitur, the burden of proof falls to the patient.  defendant. prosecutor. American Medical Association. res ipsa loquitur does not require the burden of proof.

The courts now find that everyone associated with negligent actions is liable for damages. 

An E A P program may help an employee cope with marital problems. alcoholism and drug abuse. criminal charges. 1 and 2 only.

Elder abuse is clearly defined in the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1987. Amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1974. none of the above.