Two General Types of Legal Actions Can Be Taken Against

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two general types of legal actions can be taken against a health care worker in the line of duty are _____ and _____.

• A)abuse; malpractice
• B)battery; sexual assault
• C)negligence; fraud
• D)negligence; malpractice

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Definitions:

Rationing

A system of allocating scarce goods and services using criteria other than price, often used in times of shortage to ensure equitable distribution.

Allocation

The process of distributing resources or assigning tasks among people or groups in a planned manner.

Scarce Supply

A situation where the availability of a product or service is limited relative to the demand for it.

Consumer Choices

The selection of goods or services made from available alternatives by consumers based on their preferences and budget.