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Responsible for creating laws.
Enforces laws through government agencies.
Interprets laws and assesses their constitutionality.
Derived from U.S. or state constitutions.
Based on court decisions and legal precedents.
Created by government agencies to enforce statutes.
Written laws enacted by legislative bodies.
Ending a provider-patient relationship without notice.
Less serious crime with penalties under one year.
Serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
The party being sued or charged in a legal case.
Deliberate actions meant to cause harm.
Unintentional harm due to carelessness.
Committing an illegal or wrongful act.
Performing a legal act incorrectly, causing harm.
Failing to act when there is a duty to do so.
Professional negligence in providing care.
Negligence by a healthcare professional causing injury.
Protects those providing emergency care in good faith.
Accredits allied health education programs.
Accredits health education schools and programs.
Ensures quality and safety in laboratory testing.
Determines how legal cases are conducted.
Failure to fulfill the terms of a legal agreement.
Defines rights, duties, and crimes.
Color-coded system for identifying chemical hazards.