In this unit, you will explore contracts law, intentional torts, and negligence. By the end of this unit, you will be able to proficiently discuss the core elements of a legal, binding contract and communicate the importance of contract law in health care.
To begin, read the following chapter:
Showalter, J. S. (2020). The law of healthcare administration (9th ed.). Health Administration Press.
Chapter 4: Contracts and Intentional Torts
This chapter will be the literature foundation for your Unit 5 Assignment.
Your assignment should address all of the following:
Discuss each of the conditions of contract law.
Discuss the importance of contract law in the relationships between patients and their physicians and between patients and healthcare facilities.
Explain the difference among intentional tort, negligence, and strict liability.
Explain why a case alleging a breach of contract might be easier to prove than a standard case alleging negligence.
Discuss each of the elements of proof necessary for a strong negligence case.
The use of first person is permitted for this assignment (excluding Option A). APA formatting (e.g., running head, title page, introduction, conclusion, reference page, etc.) should not be used (unless you choose Option A).
Although APA formatting is not required for this assignment, proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected. Plagiarism is not permitted and will result in academic discipline. All content submitted needs to be original.
Limit the use of unoriginal work to no more than one direct quote per 23 pages of originally developed work.
Cite at least three to five scholarly sources.
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