Legal Concepts and Liability Elements
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What is the definition of law?

A standard rule of conduct established and enforced by government

What is the difference between public law and private law?

  • Public law is about criminal cases, while private law is about civil cases.
  • There is no difference between public and private law.
  • Public law concerns government and its relationship with individuals, while private law regulates relationships between individuals. (correct)
  • Public law is a type of contract law, while private law is a type of tort law.

    • What is an example of a criminal law?

    Murder

    What are the four elements of liability?

    <p>Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements of informed consent?

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    Law

    Standard rule of conduct established and enforced by Government.

    Public Law

    Law where the government is directly involved.

    Private Law

    Civil law that concerns disputes between private individuals.

    Criminal Law

    Area of law concerned with crimes and their punishments.

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    Duty

    A legal obligation to act in a certain way toward others.

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    Breach of Duty

    Failure to meet the standard of care required by law.

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    Causation

    The connection between the breach of duty and the harm caused.

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    Damages

    The actual losses suffered by the victim due to liability.

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    Informed Consent

    Voluntary agreement by a patient after understanding the risks.

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    Elements of Informed Consent

    Includes disclosure, comprehension, competence, and voluntariness.

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    Study Notes

    • Law: A standard rule of conduct, established and enforced by the government.
    • Public Law: Government is directly involved.
    • Private Law: Civil law; concerns state and federal criminal statutes.
    • Criminal Law: Includes Murder.

    Elements of Liability

    • Duty: A legal obligation.
    • Breach of Duty: Failure to fulfill the duty.
    • Causation: A link between the breach and the harm.
    • Damages: Harm or loss suffered.
    • Disclosure: Providing necessary information.
    • Comprehension: Understanding the information.
    • Competence: Having the capacity to make decisions.
    • Voluntariness: Acting freely and without coercion.

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    Explore the fundamental principles of law, including public and private law, criminal law, and the key elements of liability. This quiz also covers the essential aspects of informed consent, such as disclosure and comprehension. Test your understanding of these crucial legal concepts!

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