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Question

CHAPTER 2

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

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

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.

Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration, 14th edition