affirmative defense

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affirmative defense

[əfur′mətiv]

Etymology: L, affirmare, to make firm

(in law) a denial of guilt or wrongdoing based on new evidence rather than on simple denial of a charge, as a plea of immunity according to Good Samaritan legislation. The defendant bears the burden of proof in an affirmative defense.

Affirmative Defense

A defense by a physician or other health care provider in a civil action, in which one asserts that one adhered to the local standards of care—which may be established by Ob/Gyns, emergency room specialists, or anesthesiologists.

affirmative defense

Medical liability A defense used by a physician in a lawsuit that is based on adherence to the local standards of care–which may be established by Ob/Gyns, emergency room specialists, and anesthesiologists. See Medical malpractice.

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