Identify the following incidents as subject to criminal law or subject to civil law.

-The medical assistant gave the wrong medication, causing harm to the patient.

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Identify the following incidents as subject to criminal law or subject to civil law.

-The medical assistant gave the wrong medication, causing harm to the patient.

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This incident is subject to civil law as it involves a breach of duty by the medical assistant and resulted in harm to the patient. The patient can file a lawsuit to seek compensation for damages suffered as a result of the medical assistant's negligence. It does not involve a criminal offense as there is no intention to harm or commit a crime involved.

Identify the Following Incidents as Subject to Criminal Law or Subject