Medical Malpractice Vocabulary Practice

When a doctor or healthcare worker makes a serious mistake that harms a patient.

• Informed consent violation

• Surgical error

• Patient negligence

• Medical malpractice

Which is an example of negligence in a hospital?

• A nurse failing to administer medication on time.

• A nurse providing emotional support to a patient.

• A patient receiving a routine check-up.

• A doctor performing surgery without consent.

Which is an example of standard of care?

• A doctor adhering to established clinical guidelines for treatment.

• A doctor ignoring patient history during treatment.

• A patient choosing their own treatment without medical advice.

• A nurse providing care without following any guidelines.

When a doctor incorrectly identifies a patient’s illness, which can lead to the wrong treatment or no treatment at all.

• Correct diagnosis

• Misdiagnosis

• Treatment plan

• Patient evaluation

 When a doctor explains a treatment, including the risks, and the patient agrees to it before it happens.

• Medical malpractice

• Informed consent

• Treatment refusal

• Patient autonomy

Legal responsibility for something, like when a doctor is responsible for a mistake that harms a patient.

• Liability

• Informed consent

• Negligence

• Patient confidentiality

Which is an example of scope of practice?

• A nurse administering medication.

• A nurse cleaning the hospital room.

• A nurse scheduling appointments.

The legal and moral responsibility of healthcare workers to provide safe and proper treatment.

• Standard of Care

• Liability

• Malpractice

• Duty of Care