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Dr Snow Failed to Apply the Standards of Skill, Learning

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Dr. Snow failed to apply the standards of skill, learning, and care expected of physicians in good standing when treating his patient, Mr. Rocky States. What is the legal term for this act of omission or commission?


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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, anxiety, and changes in mood and behavior.

Diminished Capacity

A legal defense where it is argued that a defendant was not fully able to understand their actions due to some form of mental impairment.

M'Naghten

A legal standard used to evaluate the criminal responsibility of a defendant claiming insanity, focusing on the ability to understand right from wrong at the time of the crime.

Durham

A city in North Carolina, known for its research universities and technological companies, or a historic city in Northeast England, famous for its Norman Cathedral.

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