ADMS 2610 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Professional Negligence In English Law

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2610
• Professor: William Pomerantz

Document Summary

Professional: a person with special skills not possessed by most individuals. These special skills distinguish professionals from others. Usually has an accompanying professional body (self-regulating body) A system of accreditation, educational and training. May find themselves liable to third parties. Purpose: protection of the public by ensuring professionals are licensed and qualified. Professional associations ensure the following: right to revoke or prevent a member from practicing, establish standards of competence, review membership conducts and practice complaints, often provide negligence insurance to their members. Professional-client relationship: the professional client relationship is usually created by a contract between the professional and the client. Informed consent: the full and understandable explanation of the risks associated with a course of action, and the clear understanding by the client or patient. Standard of care: professional must perform their duties according to the standard of skill, knowledge, and judgment of a professional of like training and experience.