Criminal Laws
Laws
are rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments
Malpractice
is professional negligence
Civil Law
focuses on disputes between people
Contracts
voluntary agreement between two or more people
Criminal Laws
protects all citizens from people who pose a threat to society
Defamation of character
intentionally damaging a person's reputation by making false statements about the person
Scope of Practice
requires that health care workers know the duties and limits of their profession
Implied contracts vs expressed contacts?
Implied contracts- an agreement that is understood without being stated in words or writing
Expressed contracts- an agreement that is specifically and clearly stated
What is the purpose of laws?
To protect people
Invasion of privacy
intentionally interfering with a person's right to be left alone
Difference between slander and libel
Slander- speaking false words
Libel- publishing false text and images
Fill in the blank
All people entering into a contract must be free of ________ _________
legal disability
What are the punishments if a criminal law is broken?
Difference between assault and battery
assault- intentionally threatening or attempting to harm a person
battery- intentionally touching another person without the person's permission, even if the contact does not cause harm
What is a tort?
s a case in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act.
What are the exceptions to informed consent?
-emergencies
-minor procedures
-simple tests
What are some examples of criminal offensives?
-Breaking traffic rules
-not paying taxes
-using illegal drugs
-theft
-abuse
-murder
False imprsionment
is intentionally violating a person's freedom
What happens when a civil law is broken?
the person who claims harm, or plaintiff, brings charges against the alleged offender, or defendant
-clear explanation of a procedure or test
-the permission given to perform the procedure or test by a competent and voluntary patient