Introduction to Medical Law Flashcards
Name three kinds of law and describe them.
Statute law - an act of parliament
Common law - as enforced by judges
Regulations and guidance - how you have to behave to be part of a group e.g the GMC
Doctors have the right to carry out procedures for medical purposes which would otherwise be classed as assault (e.g performing surgery on someone). Which act does this seemingly go against?
Offenses Against the Person Act
Common law, enforced by judges, “fills in the gaps” of ____ law.
Statute
In criminal law, who has accused you of doing something wrong?
The state
What are the usual penalties in criminal law?
Fines or imprisonment
Name two types of common law.
Criminal law
Civil law
Name two examples of criminal law.
Assault
Battery
A major assumption in law is that the accused is _____ until proven ____.
innocent , guilty
In civil law, who is the usual accuser?
A person
What type of penalties are given out in civil law?
Financial penalties (damages/compensation)
What kind of offence is negligence?
A tort
Name a group which may enforce its own regulations and guidelines.
Department of Health, General Medical Council,
British Medical Association
What is the “ultimate” penalty that the GMC can hand out to negligent doctors?
Removal from the register to practice
