Legal Aspect of IV CM and Medication Administration Flashcards
It is dictated by the conscience (inner guide) of the individual.
Morals
A set of standards that establish what is right/ good
Moral principles
It is based on the morals of an individual and is dictated by the individual
Ethics
A set of moral principles that govern one’s course of action.
Ethics
It is a mandate and therefore could be changed and could differ from one place to another.
Law
Ex. double checking a medication although it is not your job, but because you are obliged
Morals
Ex. The patient has the right to know what drug will be administered within his body, and what the effects of the drug are
Ethics
Law concerning the RT profession
RA 7431 Radiologic Technology Act of 1992
2 major classifications of the law
- Civil law
- Criminal law
Broken if another person’s private legal rights have been violated. This injury is to one person and not to the entire society.
Civil law
How to prevent civil cases
- Make sure to explain the entire procedure
- Before making an examination, check patient’s identity
- Restrain only a patient to prevent hurting themselves or another person. (For infants, inform the parents first)
Ex CR
Covers a system of laws enacted to punish or reform those who have committed a criminal act against a state or nation
Criminal Law
Pertains to the claim of an individual supported by the law.
Rights
involves personal injury or damage resulting in civil action or litigation to obtain reparation for damages incurred; may be committed intentionally or unintentionally
Torts
Several situations can occur in which a tort can be brought against the health professional because of some action that was deliberately taken.
Intenrional misconduct
It can be filed if the patient is reasonably fearful of being injured by the imprudent conduct of the RT.
Civil Assault
Could be charged if there is an actual bodily harm that has been inflicted on a patient as a result of intentional physical contact between the healthcare provider and a patient.
Civil battery
A tort that protects individuals from unwarranted interference with their personal life or private affairs.
Invasion of privacy
It is an act of giving false statements about a person that destroys the reputation of that person.
Defamation
Defamation two types
- Slander (spoken)
- Libel (written)
Occurs when a person intentionally restricts another person’s movement within any area without legal authority, justification, or the restrained person’s permission.
False Imprisonment
Breach or a failure to fulfil an expected standard of care.
Unintentional Misconduct (Negligence)
Different cases for intentional misconduct
- Civil assault
- Civil battery
- Invasion of privacy
- Defamation
- False imprisonment
False DIBA?
IVP test results in death for only — people
1 in 100,000
The Radiologic technologist owes a duty to the patient based on the standard of care that a reasonable Radiologic Technologist is expected to provide under a similar circumstance.
Unintentional Misconduct (Negligence)
Different cases for negligence
- Contributory negligence
- Comparative negligence
- Assumption of Risks
This happens when the patient is injured due to his own negligence.
Contributory negligence
The injury occurred due to both parties (the patient and radiologic technologist)
Comparative negligence
The patient is informed of the possible risks that he/she may encounter during the examination. It is very important to take an informed consent before any procedure.
Assumption of Risks
A contract wherein the patient voluntarily gives permission to someone (in this case, the imaging staff) to perform a procedure or service.
Informed consent