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What does Jurisprudence mean?
Jurisprudence means knowledge of law.
Act =
legislation signed by the President/Governor
Law =
statute = regulation = formal written law
Regulations =
set of rules, legal restrictions
Administrative law =
deals with enforcement of statutes
Who grants the right to practice?
The right to practice is a right granted by a state’s statutes, and at present each state’s statutes differ.
Conflicts occur between the federal government and states’ rights.
Government funding of health care results in increased legal oversight (fraud and abuse).
Business relationships are often contractual (breach of contract).
Why Learn About Law?
The right to practice is a right granted by a state’s statutes, and at present each state’s statutes differ.
Conflicts occur between the federal government and states’ rights.
Government funding of health care results in increased legal oversight (fraud and abuse).
Business relationships are often contractual (breach of contract).
Reduces the risk associated with potential or actual malpractice claims
Become a better contract negotiator (independent practitioner)
Jurisprudence knowledge is required for licensure
Claiming ignorance of the law is not a defense
Professional ethics requires obeying laws
Is claiming ignorance of a law a defense?
Claiming ignorance of the law is not a defense
RPM
High RPMs/practices bordering on breaking law
Moderate RPMs/practices reasonably within the law
Low RPMs/
ultraconservative practices
Administrative law-
claims brought against individuals or groups by administrative agencies (eg. Licensing board ), which were created by the government to administer and enforce a particular set of statutes.
Civil law-
claims brought against individuals, groups, or the state to recover damages
Eg. When a wrong (tort) has been committed against a person or property or a breach in contract has occurred
Criminal law-
when an event is considered an act against society, federal or state government
How do laws and regulations of PT stand?
The U.S. Constitutional law supersedes all other laws and regulations of Physical Therapy
Administrative Law
Protection of the public at the state level includes such things as issuing licenses to health care and other professionals.
Health service providers must be licensed to provide reimbursable clinical services
A license is evidence that the state has given qualified individuals a privilege to practice within certain parameters as written in the state law (practice act)
No one is guaranteed a license, qualified individuals (as defined by practice act), must apply for a license and show evidence that they have met the state’s qualifications
Once received, a licensee must abide by the state’s practice act and corresponding regulations.
A governing board has authority to issue, renew, restrict, or revoke licenses as well as censure licensees when a licensee fails to meet these responsibilities
What does issuing licencess to health care and other professionals do?
Protection of the public at the state level includes such things as issuing licenses to health care and other professionals.