NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 2: Sexual Assault, Public Law, Private Law
8 Feb 2020
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Introduction: knowledge of laws that regulate and affect nursing practice is needed for two reasons, ensure that nurses decisions and actions are consistent with current legal principles, protect the nurse from liability. Equal protection: legislation (statutory law): laws enacted by any legislative body, regulation of nursing is a function of state law, examples: Examples: homicide, manslaughter, theft, arson, active euthanasia, sexual assault. Legal aspects of nursing: nurse and client, nurse and employer, nurse and insurance, client and agency, tort law: defines and enforces duties and rights among private individuals that are not based on contractual agreements. In the trial of the case, all relevant facts are presented to a judge or a jury: the judge renders a decision, or the jury renders a verdict. A need to protect the public"s safety or welfare. Occupation is clearly delineated as a separate, distinct area of work.
