Ma2 Flashcards
Litigation
Lawsuits
Fraud
Concealing the truth, falsifying medical records
Common law
Our right outlined in the constitution, traditional laws
Precedents
Previous court decisions
Stare decisis
“The previous decision strands”
Public law
Branch of law that focuses on issues between gov and citizens
Criminal law
Issues of citizens welfare and safety
Ex: arson, burglary, murder
Constitutional Law
Law of the land,
Administrative Law
Regulations set forth by government agencies
Ex: food & drug admin.
International law
Treaties between countries, boundaries, international waters
Tort law
Governs the righting of wrongs or injuries suffered by someone becuaae of an other person wrongdoings
Malpractice
Actions by professional Heathcare workers that cause harm to patient
Patients bill of rights GOALS
1) help patients feel more confident w health care system
2) stress importance of stance relationship btwn patient and healthcare
3) patient staying healthy
Patient Bill of rights ABILITIES
chose health doctor
Determine to begin or end medical treatment
What treatment consists of
Privacy
Contract
Between 2+ Parties
All agreements have ?
Offer (contract initiation)
Acceptance (both parties agree)
Consideration (fees)
Informed consent or express consent
Patient must voluntarily give permission
Implied consent
Informal agreement
Putting arm out when see shot
Emancipated minor
Under the age but is married or self supporting
Plaintiff
Accuser
Defendant
The one accused
Intentional tort
Act that takes place when malice and when there’s an intent to cause harm
Jury awards : NOMINAL
minimal injuries or damages occurred
Compensation is small
$
Jury awards : ACTUAL
$$ is awarded
Jury awards : PUNITIVE
Money is awarded to punish wrongdoings
Most costly
$$$
Assault
Attempt to threat or touch another one w out consent
Res judicata
“The things has been decided”
