Legal
occurs when a professional breaches their duty to a client, often resulting in injury or loss
Malpractice
any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person or animal by way of bodily contact.
Physical abuse
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation
Libel
Services provided to maintain or improve health
Medical care
The monthly or annual cost of health insurance
Premium
failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another.
Negligence
the act of harassing, labeling, insulting, scolding, rebuking, or excessive yelling towards an individual
Verbal abuse
Coverage for medical expenses
Health insurance
The amount the patient must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance plan starts covering costs
Deductible
make a physical attack on
Assault
telling lies or exaggerating
Psychological
abuse
Fixed amount paid by the patient for a healthcare service
Copayment
The maximum amount the patient can pay for healthcare expenses in a year.
Out-of-pocket limit
he unlawful and intentional application of force or violence upon another person, causing either harmful or offensive contact
Battery
sexual abuse encompasses any non-consensual sexual act, including those involving force, coercion, or when the victim cannot consent.
Sexual abuse
A type of health insurance plan that provides care through a network of providers
HMO
infringement of an individual's protected right to privacy,
Invasion of
privacy
type of defamation, which is the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements.
Slander
A tax-advantaged medical savings account.
HSA