Vocab 1
Legally responsible for the harm that you cause to another person
What is Liability
Private information that is shared (medical and personal) is kept between provider and athlete.
Confidentiality
Failure to use ordinary or reasonable care
What is Negligence
When an athletic trainer has clearly breached their duty you are able to_______________
What is prove negligence
Expressed in a written waiver or implied from conduct of athlete once participation starts
What is Assumption of Risk
Misfeasance
What is performing an action incorrectly that they have the legal right to do
To exercise a reasonable amount of care in the dealings with others.
Duty of Care or Standard of Care
Developing an emergency action plan can __________
What is reduce the risk of litigation
Provider commits a negligent act while delivering care that causes harm.
Malpractice
Performs an action that is not his/hers to legally perform
What is malfeasance
A period of time that limits bringing certain kinds of legal action.
What is Statute of Limitations
Conduct of defendant fell short of that duty of care
What is establishing negligence
Maintaining adequate records may help to __________
What is reduce the risk of litigation
A legal wrong committed against a person or property
What is a tort
Failure to perform a duty. Like not having water for athletes for an extended period of time.
Act of Omission
Must operate within the appropriate limitations of one's educational background
What is Standards of Reasonable Care
An action that is performed illegally (out of the scope of practice). Like relocating a dislocated shoulder without proper license to do so.
Act of Commission
Failure to perform a legal duty
What is nonfeasance
Individual is made aware of inherent risks involved with sport and voluntarily decides to continue to participate
What is Assumption of Risk
This law provides limited protection against legal liability to someone that provides care.
What is the Good Samaritan Law