Legislations and policies related to lab Flashcards
What does the Data Protection Act regulate?
The collection, processing, storage, use, and sharing of personal information
It encompasses various aspects of personal data management.
What rights does the Data Protection Act protect regarding personal data?
Individuals’ rights regarding how their personal data is handled
This includes access, correction, and deletion of personal data.
What does the Data Protection Act ensure about personal data movement?
The free and secure movement of personal data within Ireland and the EU
This is crucial for facilitating cross-border data transfers.
What is the right to establish the existence of personal data?
Individuals can verify whether an organization holds their data
This right enables individuals to know about their data’s existence.
What is the right of access to data?
Individuals can request access to their personal information
This allows individuals to see what data is being held about them.
What may limit access rights under the Data Protection Act?
Certain situations, such as legal or public interest
These restrictions are designed to balance individual privacy with other considerations.
What is a concern regarding DNA testing and data protection?
Lack of legislations surrounding DNA testing
This poses risks to genetic privacy and data misuse.
What is necessary as direct-to-consumer DNA testing grows?
Stronger legislation to protect users’ genetic privacy
Legislative measures must evolve to address new challenges.
What should individuals do before using DNA testing services?
Review privacy policies and seek clarification on data ownership, access, and security
This helps to ensure informed consent and understanding of risks.
What does the Freedom of Information Act focus on?
Providing public access to certain records
It ensures transparency and accountability in public bodies.
What legal rights does the FOI Act ensure for individuals?
The following rights:
* The right to access official records held by Government Departments or other public bodies
* The right to have personal information corrected or updated
* The right to be given reasons for decisions taken by public bodies
What office was established by the FOI Act?
The Office of Information Commissioner (OIC)
This office oversees the implementation of the FOI Act.
What is the purpose of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005?
To establish CORU, the regulatory body for Health and Social Care Professionals in Ireland.
What are the main functions of CORU?
CORU’s functions include:
* Registering qualified professionals
* Setting and enforcing standards of practice
* Investigating complaints and misconduct cases
* Handling fitness-to-practice hearings
What must practitioners do to work legally in their field according to CORU?
Practitioners must be registered with CORU.
What can result from failing to meet ethical and professional standards as a medical scientist?
Being struck off the register.
What is negligence?
Failure to meet the expected professional standard of care, resulting in harm to a patient or client.
Negligence falls under Tort Law and can lead to civil liability.
What are the consequences of negligence?
Can lead to a fitness to practice enquiry and may result in a criminal charge if deemed serious enough.
An investigation will be performed into the issue that has arisen.
What is the first element of negligence?
Duty of Care
The professional has a legal obligation to the patient.
What is the second element of negligence?
Breach of Duty
The standard of care was not met.
What is the third element of negligence?
Causation
The breach directly caused harm.
What is the fourth element of negligence?
Damages
The patient suffered loss or injury as a result.
Fill in the blank: Negligence will result in a _______ enquiry.
fitness to practice
What is defamation?
False statements that harm someone’s reputation.
In the medical profession, this can happen in written or spoken form.
