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Legal Basics

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​ LAW- a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as enforceable by a controlling authority

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​Why is it important for an MA to learn about the law?​

​Our society is litigious​

  • Protection​

  • Protect our provider/practice​

  • Protect ourselves

​How can we protect ourselves?
Professional Insurance

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Who is responsible for bringing the claim to court?

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defendant

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judge

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attorney

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plaintiff

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​CIVIL LAW- Intentional and Unintentional TORT

aka Breach of Contract

​INTENTIONAL

​UNINTENTIONAL

  • Assault​

  • Battery​

  • False Imprisonment​

  • Fraud​

  • Defamation​

  • Invasion of Privacy

  • Malfeasance

  • Misfeasance

  • Nonfeasance


AKA Negligent

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Multiple Choice

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Which is not a defense type?

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denial

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affirmation

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ommission

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technical

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Multiple Choice

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What type of consent is the patient demonstrating?

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informed

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implied

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expressed

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pattern-tertiary
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​ LAW- a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as enforceable by a controlling authority

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