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A hospital that treats a wide range of medical conditions and provides various services.
General Hosptial
A medical doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images such as X-rays.
Radiologist
Unlawfully restricting a patient's freedom of movement, restraints without order.
False Imprisonment
A professional who prepares bodies for internment.
Embalmer
A contract understood by the actions of the parties involved, patient taking medication from nurse.
Implied Contract
A healthcare professional who dispenses medications based on prescriptions.
Pharmacist
A hospital that focuses on specific medical conditions or patient populations.
Specialty Hospital
Emergency Medical Technician who provides basic care for medical emergencies.
EMT
A healthcare professional who helps patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries or illnesses.
Physical Therapist
A professional who works under a dentist to clean teeth and perform X-rays.
Dental Hygienist
An untrue defamatory statement made orally.
Slander
A doctor specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system.
Gynecologist
Care provided to patients who are not expected to recover, focusing on comfort.
Hospice
A healthcare provider who examines eyes for vision problems and defects.
Optometrist
Unauthorized sharing of a patient's medical information; exposing body parts.
Invasion of Privacy
Care provided to patients in their home who are expected to recover.
Home Health
Legal terms for threatening or causing physical harm to a patient.
Assault/Battery
A dental specialist focused on the alignment or straightening of teeth.
Orthodontist
Legal action taken against a healthcare provider for providing improper treatment or care.
Malpractice
A medical doctor who treats diseases or disorders of the eye and performs surgery.
Opthalmologist
A contract that is clearly stated verbally or in writing.; surgery consent.
Expressed Contract
A residential option for individuals who can complete adl, require full-time medical care.
Assisted Living
Failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably competent provider would have provided; did not do something they should have.
Negligance
An untrue defamatory statement made in writing.
Libel
Falsely accusing someone in a way that damages their reputation.
Defamation