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Chapter 7: Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice

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law
Standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by government
Designed to protect the rights of the public
Litigation:
process of bringing and trying a lawsuit
Plaintiff:
person bringing suit who claims to have incurred losses as a result of an action by a defendant
Defendant:
person being accused of a crime
Presumed innocent until proven guilty
Prosecutor or district attorney
attorney that brings charges against a person, persons, or corporation entity believed to have committed a crime
Public law
government is directly involved
Regulates relationships between individuals and government
Private law
civil law
Regulates relationships among people
Criminal law
concerns state and federal criminal statutes
Defines criminal actions (e.g., murder, theft)
Constitutions:
serve as guides to legislative bodies
Statutory law:
enacted by a legislative body
Administrative law:
empowered by executive officers
Common law:
judiciary system reconciles controversies, creates body of ______________
Your state's Nurse Practice Act
most important law affecting your nursing practice
Due Cause for Revoking a License
Notice of investigation
Fair and impartial hearing
Proper decision based on substantial evidence
Early legal counseling
Character and expert witnesses
Thorough preparation for all proceedings
Nurse's Best Defense of License Investigation
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