Legal Implications In Nursing Flashcards

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Common law

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Legal system based on court decisions and precedents (previous court decisions)

Flexible and adapts to circumstances

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Statue law

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Law made by parliament

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Professional regulation

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Define minimal acceptable care provided by nurses

Legal guidelines nurses must meet

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