04 Med Asst Legal Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Statutory Law | body of laws made by the states, includes practice acts for doctors and nurses, certification requirements for MA's, scope of practice |
Common Law | Judge made law (presedents) interpretation of the us consitution or statutory law |
Criminal Law | wrongs committed against the welfare and safety of society as a whole. |
Civil Law | affects relationships between individuals, corporations, government bodies, and other organizations. |
Administrative Law | |
Title VII of the civil rights act | |
Americans with Disabilities Act | |
Family and Medial Leave Act | |
HIPPA | |
OSHA | |
Controlled Substance Act | |
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act | |
Regulation Z of the Consumer Protection Act | |
Medical Practice Acts | |
Contract Law | |
Termination of Contracts | |
Tort Law | |
Standard of Care and Scope of Practice Act | |
Classification of Torts | |
Common Torts | |
Informed Consent | |
Implied Consent | |
Consent and Legal Incompetence | |
Risk Management | |
Professional Liability Coverage | |
Subpoenas | |
Discovery | |
Pretrial Conference | |
Sttute of limitations | |
Reportable diseases/Injuries | |
Abuse | |
Good Samaritan Law | |
Living Wills/Advance Directives | |
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care | |
Patient Self Determination Act | |
malfeasance | conduct that is illegal or contrary to an OFFICIAL'S obligation. divided into felony or misdemeanor |
felony | criminal law, serious crimes, murder, larceny or thefts of large amounts of money, assault, and rape. |
convicted felon | cannot vote, hold public office or own weapons ...1st, 2nd, or 3rd degrees |
misdemeanor | lessor offenses...grouped as A,most serious, then B, then C |
misfeasance | lawful act that is improperly or unlawfully executed |
nonfeasance | failure to perform an act, official duty, or legal requirement. |
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