CHAPTER 2 review questions

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.

3- describe the function of the three branches of government.

4- what is the meaning of separation of powers?

5- what is the function of an administrative agency?

6- explain why the department of health and human services was created.

7- what is meant by political malpractice? Provide an example how it might apply in the healthcare setting.

Chapter 3 review questions

1- describe the objective of tort law.

2- explain the difference between negligence and malpractice.

3- describe the elements of a negligence that the plaintiff must establish in a negligence suit.

4- describe the importance of causations in establishment liability in a negligence suit.

5- explain the importance as to how foreseeability applies in a malpractice case.

chapter 9 review question

1- explain from where's a corporation derives its authority

2- describe how express, implied and corporate authority differ.

3- discuss corporate organization sand committee structure.

4- describe corporate ethics, the sarbanes-oxley act of 2002, and corporate compliance.

5- explain Ther terms corporate negligence, respondeat superior, and independent contractor.

6- describe the duties of healthcare organizations, the CEO, and medical staff.

7- explain the purpose of corporate reorganization and the process of restructuring.

8- describe what is meant by parent holding company model.

Reference: Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration, 14th edition