The Distinction That Developed Between Malpractice and Other Forms of Negligence

question 28

True/False

The distinction that developed between malpractice and other forms of negligence in part stems from the fact that the performance of certain professionals is known as a "practice" and the people served are referred to as "patients" or "clients" rather than customers.

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Definitions:

Nonperformance

The failure to act or fulfill one’s duties or obligations as agreed or required.

Liquidated Damages

A predetermined amount of money that must be paid as compensation for failure to perform under a contract, often found in legal agreements.

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are monetary awards granted in civil litigation to reimburse plaintiffs for actual losses or damages they have incurred.

Consequential Damages

Losses or damages that do not directly arise from a breach of contract but are a result of the breach.