Unintentionally, a Health Care Provider Fails to Exercise What Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Unintentionally, a health care provider fails to exercise what is considered ordinary care. This is called _____________ and the provider may be sued by the patient.

• A) a mistake
• B) precedent
• C) criminal
• D) negligence
• E) assault

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Definitions:

Involuntary Clients

Individuals who are required to seek services or participate in programs due to legal, institutional, or other external mandates, rather than by personal choice.

Treatment Groups

Treatment groups are gatherings of individuals who receive therapeutic interventions and support as a collective, often used in psychological or medical contexts.

Special Skills

Unique or highly developed abilities that individuals can utilize in specific tasks or professions.

Anticipating Obstacles

The process of identifying potential challenges or barriers in advance to prepare or develop strategies to overcome them.