A. Read the case below and answer the questions: (2 questions/ Bill came to doctor Black due to a bloody wound on his shoulder. Doctor Black was sleepy and forgot to disinfect the instruments he used because of that, an infection went inside Bill's shoulder. One day later Bill's wound did not get any better to the contrary, it started aching even more than before. So, Bill went to another doctor who established a serious impairment of Bill's shoulder and prescribed expensive medications Bill had to buy. Having recovered from the wound and willing to revenge, Bill came to the hospital where doctor Black worked and hit him several times in the face. As a result of Bill's actions doctor Black lost several teeth. Question 1: What is a non-intentional tort (negligence)? What are the elements of a non-intentional tort (negligence)? Has doctor Black committed a non-intentional tort (negligence)? Explain your answer considering all elements of a tort.

A. Read the case below and answer the questions: (2 questions/ Bill came to doctor Black due to a bloody wound on his shoulder. Doctor Black was sleepy and forgot to disinfect the instruments he used because of that, an infection went inside Bill's shoulder. One day later Bill's wound did not get any better to the contrary, it started aching even more than before. So, Bill went to another doctor who established a serious impairment of Bill's shoulder and prescribed expensive medications Bill had to buy. Having recovered from the wound and willing to revenge, Bill came to the hospital where doctor Black worked and hit him several times in the face. As a result of Bill's actions doctor Black lost several teeth. Question 1: What is a non-intentional tort (negligence)? What are the elements of a non-intentional tort (negligence)? Has doctor Black committed a non-intentional tort (negligence)? Explain your answer considering all elements of a tort.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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