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Unit 4
NFDN 1001
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |