Medical Practices or Procedures Performed with the Intention of Avoiding

question 38

Multiple Choice

Medical practices or procedures performed with the intention of avoiding possible malpractice suits are known as

• A) protective medicine.
• B) preventive medicine.
• C) defensive medicine.
• D) legally sanctioned medicine.

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Definitions:

Lens

A piece of transparent material, typically glass or plastic, which is used to refract or focus light rays.

Pupil

The circular opening in the center of the eye that allows light to enter and reach the retina, and its size changes in response to light exposure and focus effort.

Retina

The thin layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that is sensitive to light and is crucial for vision, converting light into neural signals for the brain.

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which one or more of the senses is significantly reduced or removed, often used in therapy or for psychological experiments.