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Review: Concept of Negligence

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[fit] Thanksgiving

Supplement Recommendations

For Review:

• Understanding Torts

For Practice Problems:

• Tort Law and Practice

Course Roadmap

https://www.colin-doyle.net/torts/course-content/roadmap/

Tort of Negligence Plaintiff must prove:

1. Duty
2. Breach
3. Causation
4. Harm

Concept of Negligence A principle for assigning liability. Primarily informs:

1. Duty
2. Breach

Concept of Negligence

The principle behind liability/fault is __________________.

Tools for Identifying Reasonable Care 1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________ 4. __________________ 5. __________________

Special Considerations 1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Two requirements:

Medical Malpractice

A medical professional is negligent if they fail to exercise reasonable care when:

• performing a medical procedure
• informing a patient about potential medical treatment

Different Standards for Informed Consent

1. Reasonable doctor
2. Reasonable patient

In-Class Exercise: Practice Exam Question