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| a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized |
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| law governing the relationship between individuals and govt |
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| law concerning with actions against public safety and welfare |
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| private law that regulates the relationships among people |
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| illegal act against a person or person's property |
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| person knew limits and violated them |
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| precedents set by court decisions |
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| patient self-determination act |
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| under medicare rules, pt. must be informed about advanced directive |
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| negligence by a professional |
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| practice that is below the standard expected of an ordinary, reasonably, and prudent practicioner, that places another person at risk for harm |
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