What Is the Primary Difference Between Negligence and Malpractice

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between negligence and malpractice?

• A) Malpractice is intentional while negligence is unintended.
• B) Malpractice is a felony while negligence is a misdemeanor.
• C) Malpractice leads to more serious patient injury than negligence.
• D) Malpractice is committed by a licensed professional while negligence is not.

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Definitions:

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

Sampling Process

The method or procedure used to select a subset of individuals from a population to represent the whole.

Nonsampling Error

Refers to the errors that arise during data collection and processing, which are not related to the act of sampling itself, such as measurement errors, processing errors, and coverage errors.

Wording

The choice of words or phrases in a piece of writing or speech.