EHS232: Law, Ethics, and Professionalism
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What is the main purpose of familiarizing paramedics with legal vocabularies and terms?

  • To make them proficient in medical procedures
  • To ensure they understand legal concepts and avoid entanglements (correct)
  • To qualify for higher salaries
  • To prepare them for administrative tasks

    • Which type of law governs interactions predominantly between individuals and public authorities?

  • General Law (correct)
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Law
  • Private Law

    • Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of General Law?

  • Criminal Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Contract Law (correct)

    • How does understanding legal responsibilities benefit paramedics?

    <p>By reducing liability and enhancing professional integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of law involves the organization of rights and duties between private individuals?

    <p>Private Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law is primarily concerned with the regulations of public authorities?

    <p>General Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT emphasized as a benefit of ethical behavior for paramedics?

    <p>Enhancing organizational profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subdivision of General Law is concerned with the governance of government administration?

    <p>Administrative Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of law in a civil law system?

    <p>Written laws from legislative bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which legal system is the UAE primarily governed?

    <p>Civil law system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a judge play in a civil law system?

    <p>Establishing facts and applying codified law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Al Qiyas' in Islamic law?

    <p>Analogical reasoning for legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of civil law?

    <p>It is based on codified statutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Plaintiff in a civil law case?

    <p>To bring the case to court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be considered a civil dispute?

    <p>Divorce proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In civil law, what is a Tort primarily concerned with?

    <p>Wrongful civil conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Contract action primarily involve?

    <p>Claiming non-fulfillment of obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party is referred to as the Respondent in a civil action?

    <p>The individual defending against a lawsuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a situation that could lead to a civil lawsuit?

    <p>Breach of contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically results from a judgment in a civil case?

    <p>Payment to the injured party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the sources of law define?

    <p>Origins and validity of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two essential elements that determine if a crime is committed?

    <p>The action is considered an offence and there was intent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of criminal law?

    <p>To maintain justice, public order, and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a felony defined in terms of punishment?

    <p>Punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a rule of conduct that is binding or enforced by a legitimate authority?

    <p>Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is concerned with individuals and organizations, governing their relationships?

    <p>Private Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a misdemeanor?

    <p>Theft of an item under a certain value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal source of law in the United Arab Emirates?

    <p>Islamic Sharia Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law is Private Law primarily concerned with?

    <p>Enforcement of the rights of individuals and organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal system primarily emphasizes statutes and legislative processes?

    <p>Civil Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is common about the nature of criminal law?

    <p>It is punitive, using punishment as a deterrent to crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should people in a community understand about their rights and obligations?

    <p>What is expected from them and what they expect from others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In criminal law, which action is most likely to be termed a felony?

    <p>Murder or attempted murder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of misdemeanors?

    <p>They are less serious than felonies and often result in lesser penalties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do laws play in society?

    <p>To settle disputes without force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is specifically focused on actions considered harmful to society as a whole?

    <p>Criminal Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal term refers to established precedents set by former court decisions?

    <p>Case Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Sharia' mean?

    <p>The right path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the principal source of Islamic Sharia Law?

    <p>The Holy Qu'ran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the common law system?

    <p>Evolved from judicial decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Al Ijma' in the context of Sharia Law?

    <p>An agreement among religious scholars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of a legal system?

    <p>Transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding civil law systems?

    <p>They focus on codified laws rather than precedent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which countries is common law recognized?

    <p>United States and England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Al Qiyas serve in Sharia Law?

    <p>It draws decisions in conjunction with four other sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergency Health Sciences (EHS) - Course EHS232 - Law, Ethics, and Professionalism

    • Course name: Emergency Health Sciences (EHS)
    • Course code: EHS232
    • Topic: Law, Ethics, and Professionalism
    • Chapter: Introduction to Legal System
    • Lesson: Introduction to Law
    • Learning Outcome: Explain the legal status and requirements of medical care in the United Arab Emirates.
    • Performance Indicators:
      • Define 'Law' and describe its role in society.
      • Differentiate between General Law and Private Law.
      • Understand Islamic Sharia law as the principal source of law in the UAE.
      • Compare Common law and Civil law legal systems.

    Vocabulary

    • A Law
    • General Law
    • Constitutional Law
    • Administrative Law
    • Criminal Law
    • Felony
    • Misdemeanor
    • Private Law
    • Civil Law
    • Case Law
    • The Sunnah
    • Ijma
    • Al Qiyas
    • Legal System
    • Common Legal System
    • Civil Legal System

    What is a Law?

    • A law is a rule of conduct and a system of regulations or processes designed and recognized as binding or enforced by legitimate authority.
    • Laws are principles used by individuals in society to address disputes, disagreements and problems, without resorting to force.
    • Laws govern relationships between individuals, organizations, and the government.
    • Laws define duties, obligations and rights for everyone in society.
    • Governments create laws to ensure efficient societal functioning and maintain public safety.
    • Familiarity with legal concepts, ideas, and vocabulary.
    • Understanding legal responsibilities and preventing potential legal issues.
    • Awareness of practice limitations and the implications of actions.
    • Protection for paramedics, patients, co-workers, and facilities.
    • Ensuring ethical behavior with patients and colleagues.
    • Providing quality care, building positive relationships and professional conduct in the workplace.

    Areas of Law

    • General Law
      • Covers administration, constitutional and criminal acts.
      • Three main subdivisions: constitutional law, administrative law, and criminal law
    • Private Law:
      • Concerns the rights and duties between individuals and organizations
      • Civil law is a part of private law
    • Criminal and Civil laws are most likely to pertain to healthcare practitioners.

    Subdivisions of General Law

    • Constitutional Law: Derived from the country's constitution.
    • Administrative Law: Controls the administrative operations of the government and the functions, organization, and powers of administrative agencies.
    • Criminal Law: Concerns maintaining justice, public order, safety, and protecting individuals.
      • A crime is an offense or illegal act against a country/sovereignty and/or committed or omitted, in violation of general law. This behavior threatens or causes harm to individuals or public interests.
      • Two essential elements for a crime to be committed: the action is considered an offense, and there was intention to carry out the act.
      • Felony vs Misdemeanor:
        • Felony: Punishable by death or imprisonment for more than a year (e.g., murder, drug dealing, practicing medicine without a license)
        • Misdemeanor: Less serious, punishable by fines or less than a year's imprisonment (e.g., traffic violations, minor theft).

    Subdivisions of Private Law

    • Civil Law: Concerns the rights and duties of individuals and organizations.
      • Civil law addresses issues such as contract violation, slander, libel, trespassing, product liability, and accidents.
      • Civil law cases often involve payment to the injured party.
      • In civil law, an action can be brought by one person against another. The person initiating the case is called the 'Plaintiff', and the other party is called the 'Respondent'.
      • Two basic subdivisions of liability in civil law are Tort and Contract:
        • Tort: Wrongful conduct causing loss or harm to one party leading to legal liability. (e.g., negligence, malpractice)
        • Contract: Legally binding agreement governing rights and duties of parties.

    Sources of Law

    • Sources of law are the origins of laws, sometimes referring to the ruling power/sovereign.
    • Constitution: Fundamental rules defining governmental powers and operations. Includes fundamental freedoms and rights.
    • Legislative Enactment: Laws passed by legislative bodies. (federal and local). Priority is often given to legislation over other sources of law (except the constitution).
    • Judicial Decisions: Authoritative legal decisions, forming case law.
    • Treaties: Laws passed by regional or world groupings (e.g., trade treaties).
    • Other sources of law (religious): Some countries base their legislation on religious principles (example, Islamic Sharia in UAE).

    Sources of Law in the UAE

    • The Islamic Sharia is the principal source of legislation in the UAE.
    • Laws of the Constitution set out the basics for the judiciary and courts.
    • Most UAE laws are a mix of Islamic Sharia and Civil law.
    • No single codification of laws exists. Civil law remains the main source of the rules.

    Activity 1.1

    • Question: Areas of general and private law often overlap. Use road accidents as an example to discuss this statement.

    Activity 1.2

    Islamic Sharia Law

    • Embodied in Sharia, an Arabic term meaning "the right path".
    • Governs all aspects of a Muslim's life.
    • Sources of Sharia Law are:
      • The Holy Quran (principal source, Allah's word)
      • The Sunnah (teachings of Prophet Mohammed)
      • Al Ijma (agreement among scholars regarding solutions to matters not covered in Koran or the Sunnah) - Al Qiyas(analogous application used in absence of other sources)
    • Legal systems are procedures for interpreting, enforcing and applying the law. Purpose is systematic, orderly and predictable disagreement resolution.
    • Two main types: Common law and Civil law.
    • Common Law: Based on decisions of courts (precedents); decisions are binding.
    • Civil Law: Relies on written codes; judges apply codified laws to specific cases. The UAE's legal system is primarily of the Civil law type.
    • Common Law System
      • Evolved and expanded from judicial decisions of courts
      • Judicial decisions are binding in cases of disagreement about the law.
      • Precedents used as applicable to current facts.
    • Civil Law System
      • Less emphasis on precedent, more emphasis on codified law
      • Relies on written law emanating from federal and local legislative bodies or constitutions.
      • Judges establish facts and apply codified law to cases.

    Activity 1.3

    • Draw a mind map comparing and contrasting sources of law, different types of laws, and legal systems.

    Lesson 1.1 Review

    • Questions posed for review and analysis: definition of law, role of law in society, importance of law for paramedics, legal systems, Sharia law distinctions, differences in civil and criminal law.

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