Explain the theories a plaintiff could use in pursuing a products liability case.

Teacher Guidelines
Develop a 3-4 -page paper reflecting your understanding and ability to apply the readings to your Health Care Setting. Each paper must be typewritten with 12-point font and double-spaced with standard margins. Follow APA style 7th edition format when referring to the selected articles and include a reference page.
Introduction (25%) Provide a brief synopsis of the meaning (not a description) of each Chapter and articles you read, in your own words.
Student Providing info to the writer: We are supposed to read and critically analyze about:
Chapter 2, topics are: Discuss the three branches of government and the importance of the separation of powers. Describe the organizational structure of the Department of Health and Human Services. Explain the development and sources of law. Describe the function of various government ethics committees herein presented. Explain the term political malpractice and give an example of how it might apply to government officials.
Chapter 3: Describe what a tort is and the purpose of tort law. Describe the elements of negligence. Identify various intentional torts and their application in the healthcare setting. Explain the theories a plaintiff could use in pursuing a products liability case. Describe the meaning of defensive medicine. Describe various programs designed to lower the cost of malpractice insurance. Describe the various ways to reduce the number of negligence claims.
Chapter 4: Explain what criminal law is, its purpose, and the classification of crimes. Describe the criminal procedure process from arrest through trial. Describe several of the more common crimes that occur in the healthcare setting.
Chapter 5: Explain what a contract is. Describe the elements of a contract. Discuss independent contractors as they apply to contract law. Describe how a hospital can be liable for the acts of a physician. Explain the possible defenses and remedies for nonperformance of a contract. Describe under what circumstances an employee handbook could be considered a contract and how to avoid that assumption.