Medicine Chapter 7 Flashcard

To withdraw protection or support; in medicine, to discontinue medical care without proper notice after accepting a patient

The formal action of a legislative body; a decision or determination of a sovereign state, a legislative council, or a court of justice

A statement by a party to alegal action of what the party undertakes to prove; an assertion made without proof

A legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court

Having the power to review the judgment of another tribunal or body of jurisdiction, such as an appellate court

The hearing and determination of a cause in controversy by a person or persons either chosen by the parties involved or appointed under statutory authority

A neutral person chosen to settle differences between two parties in a controversy

An intentional, unlawful attempt of bodily injury to another by force

To agree tos omething, especially after thoughtful consideration

An officer of some US courts usually serving as a messenger or usher, who keeps order at the request of the judge

A willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another

A code delineation of the rules and regulations published int he Federal Register by the various departments and agencies of the federal government. The CFR is divided into 50 titles that represent broad subject areas, and then chapters that provide specific detail.

Occurring at the same time

Statutues in some states that may prevent a party from recovering some damages if he or she contributed in any way to the injury or condition

Loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation; compensation in money imposed by law for losses or injuries