Medical Legal Issues

Question 1

Scope of practice

Answer 1

Range of duties and skills that a paramedic is allowed and expected to perform when needed.

Question 2

Licensure

Answer 2

An agency of the government gives consent to a person to engage in a profession.

Question 3

Certification

Answer 3

Granted by a governmental body,city county or state. Or a nongovernmental certifying agency.

Question 4

Duty to act

Answer 4

Must provide emergency care when requested while working for an Ems service. May be formal or contractual.

Question 5

When off duty

Answer 5

Paramedic can only perform bls

Question 6

Standard of care

Answer 6

Measure of competence of a professional , did you do the right thing and did you do it properly.

Question 7

Involuntary consent

Answer 7

Care that is granted by the authority of law.

Question 8

Assault

Answer 8

Creating apprehension or unauthorized handling and treatment of patients.
Example :
Threatening to restrain a patient u less the patient quiets down.

Question 9

Battery

Answer 9

Physical contacts with persons without their consent and without legal cause.
Example:
Drawing blood without permission