Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Crossword

a legal relationship between individuals
legal obligations between an individual and society or state.
a more serious crime than a misdemeanor in which the punishment is imprisonment
a less serious offense than a felony; may be punishable by a fine or sentencing to a local prison for less than one year.
a civil wrongful act causing harm or injury due to the healthcare worker not performing the standard of care
the determining of a person’s legal rights either by a lawsuit or some form of legal action
legal permission to perform an occupation given by governmental agencies
a threat or an attempt to harm another person with eh apparent ability to do so.
the unlawful touching of another person without their permission
The person or party sued in a civil case or accused in a criminal case
A fact presented in court through the testimony of a witness, an object or written documents
Intentional deception resulting in damage to another, whether to his or her person, rights, property or reputation.
Failure to exercise that degree of care that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
The party who initiates a legal action; in a personal injury lawsuit, the person who alleges that he or she has suffered monetary damages due the negligence of another party
A legal document issued by the court ordering a person to appear as specified and give testimony and/or produce evidence
A civil wrong, giving rise to a cause of action, independent of contract.
Doing something illegal or morally wrong. Malfeasance includes dishonesty and abuse of authority