Because they need to know what the patient has been doing perhaps that is against the law and it is a law for medical reasons i.e. if someone attempts suicide the medical assistant needs to know if it is against the law
By Chloe Bell, Year 7, Brooke Weston CTC
Medical jurispudence
Medical law is the branch of law that deals with the application of medical knowledge to legal problems. The best example would be a malpractice lawsuit claiming negligence. See related link.
Having medical malpractice insurance is extremely important for doctors. This insurance will protect the doctor in the case of any law suits against him or her.
Andrew Grubb has written: 'Principles of Medical Law' 'Principles of medical law' -- subject(s): Medical care, Law and legislation, Medical laws and legislation 'The Law of Tort (Butterworths Common Law)'
The law guarding medical peronnel from helping outside a medical facilaty
There are no laws that mandate whether a person can work as a medical assistant or not that is up to the individual doctor, office or healthcare facility you would be working for. However one should have a good knowledge of medical ethics and law. There are plenty of resources to learn medical ethics. One should also have a good knowledge of medical assisting and the common tasks of medical assistants. Most places require a CPR certification also. Medical assistants are only restricted by their abilities and skills.
Government leaders need knowledge of the law to understand the legal framework within which they operate, make informed decisions, and uphold the rule of law. This knowledge helps them ensure that policies and actions are lawful, and can help prevent conflicts or legal challenges. It also allows leaders to effectively communicate with legal experts and advise their constituents on legal matters.
JURISPRUDENCE
Medical attorneys should first have a law degree and have passed the bar in their respective states. They should also have specialized in medical law during law school.
Knowledge of English law
Legal nurse consultants, using their knowledge of both healthcare and the law, are very important in helping lawyers interpret medical records for complicated cases. They are trained to carefully review medical data and seek out important information that can impact how a case may go. This includes detecting inconsistencies, understanding the history of medical procedures, and explaining complex medical terminology. Businesses that offer these vital services include RN Edge Legal Nurse Consulting, which helps insurance companies and law firms from the start of a case to its end. Their consultants, with extensive backgrounds in both healthcare and the legal system, provide in-depth examinations of medical records to draw attention to important details that might otherwise be overlooked. Their involvement ensures lawyers do not overlook critical information about a case's medical history, and therefore, could lead to more savvy planning and better legal arguments.
P. D. G. Skegg has written: 'Law, Ethics and Medicine' -- subject(s): Euthanasia, Informed consent (Medical law), Law and legislation, Medical Legislation, Medical ethics, Medical laws and legislation