Glossary of Nursing Home Abuse Terms

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Testimony: Evidence delivered by a witness at trial either orally at trial or in the written form of an affidavit or deposition.

Tort: In civil law, generally, a wrong or injury committed against a person or property. A tort does not include breach of contract.

Tortfeasor: One who commits a tort.

Tortious: Having the quality of a tort; the wrongdoer.

Transcript: Official written copy of proceedings in a case, including hearings, depositions, and trial. Usually made by a court reporter.

Treatment: What a heath-care professional provides to help a medical problem.

Treatment Options: The choices a sick or injured person has when there is more than one way to treat a medical problem.

Trial: The judicial examination and determination of issues between the parties to an action.