The First Step to Establishing Liability Is That _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

The first step to establishing liability is that _____.

• A) A relationship must be established between a healthcare provider and a patient
• B) An error in the delivery of healthcare must be identified by the risk manager
• C) The healthcare provider must be licensed by the state in which the injury occurs
• D) The patient must have sustained an injury and received negligent care for it

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Definitions:

Response Prevention

A therapeutic strategy in treating certain behavioral disorders that involves preventing the individual from performing a habitual response to reduce the behavior's frequency.

Virtual Reality

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.

Flooding

A psychological treatment method for phobias and anxiety disorders that involves exposing the patient to their fear object or context without any danger, to help them overcome their anxiety.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder marked by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.