Civil Cases Involving TTAIDS in the 1980s, When Plaintiffs Argued

question 19

Multiple Choice

Civil cases involving TTAIDS in the 1980s, when plaintiffs argued infected patients were insufficiently warned of the hazards of transfusion, were unsuccessful in their litigation efforts because:

• A) patients gave verbal consent.
• B) the statute of limitations was in effect.
• C) scientific knowledge was limited, as stated by experts.
• D) hospitals were protected by blood shield statutes.

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Definitions:

Depletion Expense

The allocation of the cost of natural resources over the period they are consumed.

Natural Resource

Naturally occurring materials such as water, minerals, and forests that can be utilized by humans for economic gain or sustenance.

Reclamation Costs

Expenses associated with the process of restoring land after it has been used or damaged, such as in mining activities.

Natural Resource

Assets that occur in the environment naturally, such as minerals, forests, and water bodies, which can be used for economic benefit.