Medical Legal Midterm Example

What two kinds of Canadian Law govern Paramedics in court?

• Civil and Criminal Law

• Civil and Disobedient Law

• Criminal and Health Law

• Public opinion and Civil Law

Answer explanation

Civil law suits are more common, where a patient may initiate a suit for a perceived injury

In a civil law suit, the person who actions the legal process is referred to as:

• The defendant

• The accused

• The lawyer

• The Plaintiff

The 4 elements to prove negligence are:

• Duty, Breach, Causation and Damages

• Duty, Obligations, Slander and Outcome

• Pain, Suffering, Content and Mental Anguish

• Duty, Intent, Abandonment and Proof

The burden of proof for Criminal liability requires the evidence to be "beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden of proof for Civil liability is based on:

• public opinion

• a balance of probabilities

• certification history

• a judges recommendation

Regulation 257/00 is arguably the most relevant portion of the Ambulance Act to Paramedics. This regulation outlines:

• Payscale, Benefits and Pensions

• Costs associated with ambulance services.

• Certifications, qualifications, standards and obligations

• Designation of services regarding Ornge and Critical Care

The biggest difference between an AEMCA student and a Primary Care Paramedic is:

• Road experience

• Emotional Scaring

• Authorization through a base hospital program to perform controlled acts

• Their uniform

In the province of Ontario, Paramedics are legally required to hold a _ drivers license.

• AZ

• G2

• G

• F

Schedule _ outlines the controlled acts for a Primary Care Paramedic

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Guardians, Attorneys, Spouses, Siblings, Children's Aid personnel may all be considered:

• Members of the 'Circle of Care'

• Future witnesses in a trial

• Substitute decision makers.

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Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) are all required to be:

• At least 21 years old and gives consent

• Related to the patient and be knowledgeable of relevant medical history

• Friends with the patient, Sober and in agreement with treatment options

• Capable, at least 16 years old, Is available and willing to assume responsibility