If a Doctor's Care of a Patient Falls Below the Standard

question 21

True/False

If a doctor's care of a patient falls below the standard of care owed to the patient but the patient did not suffer any physical or mental harm, the patient would not be able to prove medical malpractice.

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Definitions:

Cough

A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs often to clear the throat or airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles.

Aspiration

The accidental inhalation of food particles, fluids, or vomit into the lungs, which can lead to respiratory infections or complications.

Humidification

The process of adding moisture to the air, which is beneficial for maintaining healthy respiratory functions.

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood relative to the total hemoglobin, indicating the efficiency of oxygen transport.