law
What is law?
Rule of conduct formally recognized & enforced by a controlling authority
What is torts?
Civil wrong committed against a person/property, including breach of contract
What is a contract?
Something that is understood and is stated or written.
What is ethics?
Principles dealing with what is morally wrong or right
2 types of law
Criminal, Civil
2 types of torts
Intentional, Unintentional
What is privileged communication?
All & any info given to healthcare professional by the patient?
Rules of ethics.
Put the saving of life & health above all else, treat all patients equally, Maintain a competent level of skill, Maintain privacy & respect, Refrain from immoral & illegal practices, Show loyalty to pts. coworkers, and employer, Be sincere, honest. & caring
What is criminal law?
Practicing healthcare without a license, misuse of narcotics, theft, murder
What is intentional torts?
Assault and battery (threat & touch), defamation of character (imaging a persons name/reputation by making false statements to the public), False imprisonment (restraining an individual or restricting an individuals freedom), Abuse (physical harm, pain or mental issues)
What is healthcare records?
They belong to the healthcare provider, patients have right to see them, they can be used in a legal case
Who is benefited and who is harmed?
Everyone had benefits because you’re helping their well-being, but it can be harmed through dishonesty and damage to a relationship.
What is civil law?
Legal relationships between people
What is unintentional torts?
Negligence (failed to do what a reasonable and careful person would have done), Malpractice (bad practice, which could cause injury to the patient).
2 types of advanced directives & wills
Living will & POA
What do patients have the right to do?
They can request for care, or the care they expect to receive
Two types of civil law.
Torts, Contracts
What is the difference between intentional and unintentional?
Intentional is when someone means to harm. Unintentional happens when someone is careless to harm and didn’t mean to.
What does POA stand for?
Power of Attorney
What are the professional standards?
They have to be trained and legally permitted, Use correct methods, and identify the patient.