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A person who performs the duties of another on a ferm KEY TERM ASSESSMENT: LAW Directions: Match each key term with its definition 1. Abandonment o A formal process in which the parties to a dispute agree to submit 2. Act to the decision of a neutral party B. 3. Arbitration Law established by decisions of previous court cases C. Law enacted by a legislative body understanding of the 4. Case law D. Agreement to a medical procedure based on 5. Controlled procedure and its possible consequences and effects temporary basis substance E F 6. Defendant Intentional deception resulting in injury or loss G. A legal doctrine making an employer liable for the negligent acts of 7. Drug Enforcement employees Administration th The person or group against whom an action is brought in a court (DEA) of law 8. Emancipated minor The person or group that makes the complaint in a lawsuit Failure to continue to provide medical care to a patient without 9. Felony 10. Fraud K. Failure to act (or refrain from acting) as a reasonably prudent 11. Informed consent person would in similar circumstances L. A law limiting the time period for beginning a lawsuit 12. Liability * A person younger than age 18 with the rights of an adult, including 13. License the ability to consent to medical care proper notification
than 1 year 14. Litigation N. The federal agency that enforces the Controlled Substances Act of 15. Locum tenens 1970 16. Malpractice A less-serious crime, punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less 17. Mediation R A court order to produce documents or records o 18. Misdemeanor Q. A drug that has the potential for addiction or abuse R. 19. Negligence A bill or measure that has become law, often referring to legislation with several parts 20. Plaintiff S. Negotiation by a third party to help two parties resolve a dispute 21. Prescription T. The process of taking a lawsuit through the courts U. Using care or common sense 22. Prudent V. Automatic issuing of a license in one state to the holder of a licens 23. Reciprocity in another state 24. Respondeat superior W. Legal responsibility X. Level of appropriate care required of a health professional 25. Standard of care Y. Official permission to perform an activity or practice a profession 26. Statute of limitations Z A serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment AA. Negligence by a professional 27. Statutory law P 28. Subpoena duces BB. An order to a pharmacist to dispense a supply of a medication tecum