week 4.ch18

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    What is the Legislative branch?

    Responsible for creating laws.

    What is the Executive branch?

    Enforces laws through government agencies.

    What is the Judicial branch?

    Interprets laws and assesses their constitutionality.

    What defines Constitutional Law?

    Derived from U.S. or state constitutions.

    What is Case Law?

    Based on court decisions and legal precedents.

    What is Regulatory and Administrative Law?

    Created by government agencies to enforce statutes.

    What is Statutory Law?

    Written laws enacted by legislative bodies.

    What is Patient Abandonment?

    Ending a provider-patient relationship without notice.

    What is a Misdemeanor?

    Less serious crime with penalties under one year.

    What is a Felony?

    Serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison.

    Who is the Defendant?

    The party being sued or charged in a legal case.

    What are Intentional Torts?

    Deliberate actions meant to cause harm.

    What are Negligent Torts?

    Unintentional harm due to carelessness.

    What is Malfeasance?

    Committing an illegal or wrongful act.

    What is Misfeasance?

    Performing a legal act incorrectly, causing harm.

    What is Nonfeasance?

    Failing to act when there is a duty to do so.

    What is Malpractice?

    Professional negligence in providing care.

    What is Medical Malpractice?

    Negligence by a healthcare professional causing injury.

    What is the Good Samaritan Law?

    Protects those providing emergency care in good faith.

    What does CAAHEP do?

    Accredits allied health education programs.

    What does ABHES do?

    Accredits health education schools and programs.

    What is CLIA?

    Ensures quality and safety in laboratory testing.

    What is Procedural Law?

    Determines how legal cases are conducted.

    What is Breach of Contract?

    Failure to fulfill the terms of a legal agreement.

    What is Substantive Law?

    Defines rights, duties, and crimes.

    What is the NFPA Identification System?

    Color-coded system for identifying chemical hazards.