If a Person Intends to Act to Cause a Harmful

question 168

Multiple Choice

If a person intends to act to cause a harmful or offensive contact, he is liable for the tort of:

• A) assault
• B) false imprisonment
• C) defamation
• D) duress
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Medical Errors

Mistakes in healthcare that can lead to harm or suboptimal outcomes for patients, ranging from medication mix-ups to surgical mishaps.

Deaths

The cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, marking the end of life.

Distraction

A division of attention that delays or prevents the completion of cognitive tasks.

Pediatrician

A medical doctor specializing in the care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents.