1. Define the term law and describe the sources from which law is derived. 2. Define the legal terms precedent, res judicata, stare decisis, original jurisdiction, and appellate jurisdiction and give a clear example. 3. Describe the objectives of tort law 4. Discuss the distinctions among negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability 5. What elements must be proven in order to be successful in a negligence suit? Illustrate your answer with a case (the facts of the case can be hypothetical). 6. Describe the defenses often used in a products liability case 7. Why has health care fraud been so costly to the nation 8. Discuss why the courts often consider medical staff bylaws a contract 9. Describe the kinds of evidence that a plaintiff can present in order to establish a negligent act 10. What defenses can a defendant present in order to refute a plaintiff's evidence? 11. What is a sentinel Event 12. Discuss the process of conducting a root-cause analysis.