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iv. Commonly used terminology in

Medical Law

 Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in damage to another, whether

to his or her person, rights, property or reputation. Fraud usually

consists of a misrepresentation, concealment or non-disclosure of a

material fact. Can also be misleading conduct, devices or

contrivance.

 Greater weight of the evidence: the more persuasive and convincing

force and effect of the entire evidence in the case.

 Incompetence: The inability or lack of legal qualification or fitness to

discharge the required duty.

 Illness Period: For insurance purposes, this normally begins when

covered expenses are incurred.