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Introduction to medical jurisprudence Flashcards

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the study or philosophy of law

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Jurisprudence

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If a case has reached the supreme court, any (subsequent case with the same facts shall be decided in the same way) unless they contravene the ordinary principles of justice.

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stare decisis

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Latin to English translation for “stare decisis”

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Let it stand

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it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions

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stare decisis

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Article which states that Judicial decisions applying or interpreting the laws or constitution of the Philippines shall form part of the law of the land.

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Art. 8 NCC

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The article where if you put it simply: “Like if a certain case is decided in one way then the following would be the same unless the supreme court reverses itself.”

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Article 8 NCC

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2 Sayings in Court:

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  1. The decision of the supreme court is always right

2. In the rare cases that its wrong then number 1 applies

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It is the Legal aspect of medical practice. Concerned with aspect of law that has to do with medicine

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Medical Jurisprudence

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6 Purpose of medical jurisprudence

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(SPPARE)

  1. Protect from Quacks
  2. Promote professionalism
  3. Aware of rights and duties
  4. Reject Malpractice
  5. Explain legislation involving medicine
  6. Study change in health care laws
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3 Med jurisprudence includes

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  1. licensure law
  2. doctor-patient-hospital relationship
  3. Rights, duties obligation and liabilities
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3 Laws NOT ENFORCEABLE BY THE STATE

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  1. Natural Law
  2. Divine Law
  3. Moral Law
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Law pertaining to, cognizable and enforceable by the (dictate of one’s conscience) to be the right conduct.

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Moral Law

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2 Laws ENFORCEABLE BY THE STATE

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  1. Substantive Law

2. Remedial OR procedural Law

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Creates rights and obligations.

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Substantive Law

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Creates, defines, and regulates exercise of such rights.

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Substantive Law

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Concerned with (mechanical rules) that govern the means by which the substantive rights and duties are vindicated or enforced.

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Remedial or Procedural Law

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Example of Substantive Law

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Right to ownership for products bought or

had been given.

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Example of Procedural Or Remedial Law

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Procedure on how to file a case. What necessary files needed to be attached.

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2 Enforceable laws AS TO NATURE OF THE SUBJECT-MATTER

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  1. Public Law

2. Private law

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Law that Regulates the relationship between state and subject.

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Public Law

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Law that Regulates the relationship of individuals

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Private law

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6 SOURCES OF LAW

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(I CCOAL)

  1. Constitution
  2. Congressional Law
  3. Orders and decrees during Martial Law or before the New Constitution.
  4. Administrative acts,
  5. Local customs
  6. International Law
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Which among the 6 sources of law is not recognized as laws

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Local Customs

24
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The organic and fundamental law of a nation or state. It may be written or unwritten.

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CONSTITUTION

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Article which states: When a court declares a law to be inconsistent with the constitution, the former shall be void and the latter shall govern

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Art. 7, Par. 2, Civil Code

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is a law in the making

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A bill is passed by both ____ and signed by

the _______

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houses of congress, The president

28
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A bill passed by both houses of congress but vetoed by

the president, can be overturned by gaining _____

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2/3 votes (328 seats) in both houses.

29
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A bill passed by both houses of congress but failed to be

acted upon by the president within ______, automatically ______

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30 days, lapses into law

30
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laws issued during the Martial Law

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Presidential decrees

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(President states specific) policies to

govern or regulate certain activities

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General Order

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Orders telling gov’t officials what to do

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Letter of Instructions

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(puts into effect) the provisions of certain laws or presidential decrees

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Letter of Implementations

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(Instructions authorizing) gov’t officials to perform certain tasks.

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Letter of Authorities

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Article which states: Administrative acts, orders, rules and regulations are only valid when not in contrary to the laws or the Constitution

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Art. 7, Sec. 3, Civil Code

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A rule of human action established by repeated acts, and uniformly observed or (practiced as a rule of society) through the implicit approval of the lawmakers, and which is therefore generally obligatory and legally binding.

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LOCAL CUSTOMS

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Goal of THE LAW AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

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to serve humanity

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Primary objective of THE LAW AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

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preserve life and maintain the health of ALL people

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Focus and Concern of THE LAW AND THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE

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welfare and physical well-being of the patient

40
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2 Purpose of these Legal Safeguards in medical law

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  1. Safety of patient

2. Liability upon the physician

41
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The right to regulate the practice of medicine is based on ______

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Police power of the state

42
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The power vested in the legislature to make wholesome and reasonable laws not repugnant to the constitution

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Police Power

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Used to promulgate laws that may promote public health, safety, morale and the general prosperity and welfare of its inhabitants

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Police Power

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7 Laws Controlling the Quality of Medical Services

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  1. Licensure Law
  2. Code of Ethics
  3. Criminal Law
  4. Civil Law
  5. Medical societies
  6. Hospital rules and reg.
  7. Public opinion
45
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Law that indicates the minimum standard requirements for a college
of medicine, education, examination and grounds for suspension of medical license

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LICENSURE LAWS

46
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What 3 guidelines do the Code of ethics provide

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a. Physicians to their patients
b. Physicians to the community
c. Physicians to their colleague and profession

47
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Law that states “Wrongful acts or omissions are considered crimes.”

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CRIMINAL LAW

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Every person who, contrary to law, causes damage to another, shall indemnify the latter for the same.

49
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This is one of the many groups obliged to comply with the constitution, by-laws, and rules and regulations promulgated by the governing body

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MEDICAL SOCIETIES

50
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Rules and regulations on the proper use of hospital services and on the conduct of those rendering professional services to the patient

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HOSPITAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

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