Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
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Types of laws:
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- Public law: government is involved
- Private law (civil law): Ownership of property (contracts)
- Criminal law: Defines criminal actions (Ex: Possession of drugs)
2
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Sources of law
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- Constitution: How federal and state governments are created
- Statutory: Nurse practice acts are example
- Administrative: Executive officers
- Common: Judiciary system responsible for resolving controversies
3
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Litigation
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Lawsuit
4
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Standards
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Guidelines developed by peers (ANA)
5
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Torts
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A wrong committed by a person against another person (is subject to action in a civil court
6
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Intentional tort
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Assault (Physical threat) and Battery (Physical harming), Defamation of character (Remark against one another), Invasion of privacy (HIPAA), False imprisonment, Fraud
7
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Unintentional tort (Injury):
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Negligence (Avoid client), Malpractice (Form of negligence)
8
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Liability
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Four elements;
Duty, Breach of duty, causation, damages
9
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Nurse as Defendant
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Don’t discuss the case with anyone involved, do not alter patient records, cooperate with your attorney
