BLE Medical

Tort

A civil wrong

Tort Reform

An attempt to limit the amount of damages or charges that can be awarded in civil charges.

Statute of Limitations

The standard deadline which gives victims of medical malpractice a certain number of years after the malpractice occurred within which to file a lawsuit.

Plaintiff

accuser

Defendant

accused

Malpractice

Professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage by a medical professional.

Can result in negligence

Technological advances

Can increase as a result of poor decisions

Cost of insurance

Product liability

Liability on a manufacturer for a potentially faulty product

Wrongful death

When a person dies as a result of negligence or misconduct by another person. Knowingly or negligently.

Emotional distress

Mental suffering that occurs as a result of an event or memory.

Disabled

Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities.

Kickbacks

An amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work. A form of bribery.

Fraud

When someone purposefully misrepresents the truth

Fraudulent billing

When healthcare providers knowingly charge someone incorrectly

Unemployment

Not having a job

Ethics

right vs wrong

Trust factor

Trust built between a doctor and patient. EX: infertility doctors

Euthanasia

When a doctor gives a patient something that will kill them; Voluntary suicide

Recall

When a product is taken off shelves and no longer is for sale

Medical marijuana

When marijuana is prescribed in small quantities for pain healing

Insurance

A legal arrangement between two parties - the insured (people paying for protection) and the insurer (people protecting)

Animal testing

When live animals are used for product testing to make sure said products are safe for humans Animals are used for cosmetic testing, medicinal testing, household cleaners, etc.

Opioid Crisis

When opioids such as Oxycontin are given to patients in mass quantities to make money for doctors