When a Court Is Trying to Assess Liability in a Negligence

question 2

True/False

When a court is trying to assess liability in a negligence action, it asks the question, "What would an average person have done in these circumstances?"

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Definitions:

Extrapyramidal Effects

Side effects of certain medications that act on the brain's motor system, leading to involuntary movements, tremors, and other movement disorders.

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia.

Symptoms

Observable signs or experiences reported by a patient indicating the presence of a disease or medical condition.

Prescription Privilege

The legal authorization for certain professionals, typically healthcare providers like psychiatrists and psychologists in some jurisdictions, to prescribe medications.