Legal Basics

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

​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

Multiple Choice

Who is responsible for bringing the claim to court?

• defendant

• judge

• attorney

• plaintiff

​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

Multiple Choice

Which is not a defense type?

• denial

• affirmation

• ommission

• technical

Multiple Choice

What type of consent is the patient demonstrating?

• informed

• implied

• expressed