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Unit 4
NFDN 1001
Question | Answer |
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Public Law | Between individuals and the State |
Private Law | Between individuals |
Statute Law | Created by elective bodies |
Civil Law | Personal Rights |
Torts | A civil wrong commited against person or property; may be intentional or unintentional |
Assault | Creates apprehension or fear of harmful contact |
Battery | Intentional physical contact without consent |
Invasion of Privacy | Unwanted intrusion into private affairs |
False imprisonment | Protect individuals right to liberty and basic rights |
Negligence (Unintentional) | Conduct that does NOT meet standards of practice; characterized by thoughtlessness or inattention |
What are nurses most often sued for? | Negligence |
Criminal Liability | Depends on the degree and severity that act deviated from the standard; ie: Negligence causing death |
Personal Directives | legal document re: what client wants for care if incapacitated OR appointing a proxy |
What does the Nurse do if Doctor disregards proxy or directives? | Bring it to Doctors attention; Physicians response is documented; Nursing Supervisor must be notified |
Who can give direction regarding insitutional policies and guidelines? | Nursing Supervisor |