Legal Concepts Quiz

Study Notes

Regulation is established through laws that dictate expected conduct, enforced by state and federal agencies.
Statutes are laws enacted by legislative bodies at state, county, or federal levels.
Standards are guidelines intended to guide decision-making and achieve specific outcomes within an organization.
Policy is a statement of intent implemented as a protocol or procedure, aiming for uniformity and often based on experience.
Procedures outline established methods to perform tasks or complete series of actions effectively.

Affidavit: A sworn voluntary statement of facts presented before an authorized individual.
Complaint: The initial legal document filed by a plaintiff’s attorney asserting a claim against a defendant.
Subpoena: A court order that compels an individual to appear and testify or produce specified documents.
Deposition: A pretrial discovery process where parties respond to questions under oath, outside of court proceedings.
Indictment: A formal accusation issued by a grand jury indicating that a defendant should stand trial.
Precedent: A legal principle from previous court decisions that guides future case rulings.

Definition: Civil wrongdoings which can be intentional (e.g., assault or defamation) or unintentional (e.g., negligence).

Intentional Torts:
- Assault: Causing fear of offensive contact without consent.
- Battery: Harmful or unwarranted physical contact without consent.
- Defamation: Slander (oral) or libel (written) statements damaging one's reputation.
- False Imprisonment: Unlawful detention of an individual without consent.
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: Actions that cause emotional harm.
- Invasion of Privacy: Unauthorized disclosure of private information or photography.
Unintentional Torts:
- Patient misidentification.
- Performing incorrect medical procedures.
- Retained foreign bodies post-surgery.
- Patient burns or falls due to errors in positioning.
- Improper handling or loss of patient specimens.
- Incorrect drug administration.
- Loss or damage to patient property.
- Violations of hospital policy.
- Patient abandonment.

Adhere strictly to the scope of practice within your profession.
Follow established hospital policies and procedures vigilantly.
Obtain informed consent from patients before interventions.
Maintain a questioning attitude to ensure clarity and accuracy in practice.
Focus on understanding safety protocols and integrate them into personal routines.