Legalities Flashcards
Tort law
Intentional
Quasi intentional
Unintentional
Intentional tort
Assault
Battery
False imprisonment
Intentional infliction of emotional distress
on of property
Quasi intentional torts
Defamation slander, libel invasion of privacy breach of confidentiality
Unintentional tort
A wrong occurring to another person leading to injury even though it was not intended
Mal practice
Three essential characteristics of. Malpractice
the person must be working in a professional capacity either paid or volunteer
The wrong must be demonstrated
The wrong must be showed to have been caused by the failure of the profeional to act as a reasonable and prudent member of that profession
Legal liability
Occurs if a person i sound guilty of any tort generally results in the ayment of damages
Compensatory
Punitive
To show legal liability
Pt must be able to prove it
And cannot record you as a nurse or your face
Personal liability
You are responsible for your actions
Supervisor liability
Supervisors are responsible for the actions of those working under their direction
Employer liability
Employers can be held responsible for actions committed by employees
What is a big causes for malpractice suits
Falls are a big one
Lack of informed consent
Suit prone nurses
Insensitive to pt needs
Undereducated
Overconfident
Authoritarian
Inflexible
Preoccupied with personal issues
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