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iv. Commonly used terminology in

Medical Law

 Pleadings: Written documents stating the allegations and claims of the

opposing parties in a legal dispute.

 Preponderance of Evidence: The relative weight, credit and value of

the evidence presented by adversaries in a trial. In a civil trial, the

jury is charged with reaching a verdict based on this standard, as

opposed to the “reasonable doubt” standard in a criminal trial.

 Professional Services: Services for which a person is licensed, trained

and qualified to perform in the capacity of a healthcare provider.