When a Healthcare Practitioner Fails to Exercise Ordinary Care and the Patient

question 83

Short Answer

When a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured, the practitioner may be charged with ________.

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Definitions:

Speculum

A medical instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity for examination purposes, such as during a gynecological exam.

Otoscope

A medical device used to look into the ears, allowing for the examination of the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

Gingival Margin

The edge of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth, marking the boundary between the crown of the tooth and the beginning of the gum.

Ciliated Mucous Membrane

A type of mucous membrane that contains hair-like structures called cilia, which help to move mucus and trapped particles.