In this chapter, you will be able to understand: Explain the difference between laws and ethics; identify the responsibilities of the patient and physician in a physician-patient contract, including the components for informed consent that must be understood by the patient; Ddescribe the four Ds of negligence required to prove malpractice and explain the four Cs of malpractice prevention; . | Medical assisting Administrative and clinical procedures 5e - Chapter 5 Legal and ethical issues
