Causation
Description: This quiz covers the concept of causation in the context of medical malpractice law. It explores the different types of causation, their elements, and their application in determining liability. | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: medical malpractice law causation proximate cause but-for cause legal cause |
Which of the following is NOT an element of proximate cause?
What is the difference between cause-in-fact and proximate cause?
In a medical malpractice case, what is the plaintiff required to prove in order to establish causation?
Which of the following is an example of a "but-for" cause?
What is the "eggshell plaintiff" rule?
Which of the following is NOT a defense to a medical malpractice claim based on causation?
What is the difference between a "direct cause" and an "indirect cause"?
Which of the following is an example of an "indirect cause"?
What is the "lost chance" doctrine?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the "lost chance" doctrine?
What is the difference between a "legal cause" and a "cause-in-fact"?
Which of the following is an example of a "legal cause"?
What is the "thin skull" rule?
Which of the following is an example of the "thin skull" rule?