Law and regulations you will encounter

Consitution

The supreme law of the United States that outlines the national framework of Govt.

Statutes

Laws enacted by legislative bodies at any level of Govt.

Regulations

Rules made by executive departments and agencies based on statutes

Administrative law

Law created by administrative agencies through rules, regulations, orders, and decisions

Common law

Law derived from judicial decisions instead of from statutes

Civil law

Law dealing with the rights and duties of individuals among themselves

Criminal law

Law that deals with crimes and punishment of those who violate laws

Tort law

A branch of civil law dealing with harm caused by one party to another

Negligence

Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury

Malpractice

Professional negligence by act or omission by a healthcare provider

Difference between felony and misdemeanor

A felony is a serious crime (murder); a misdemeanor is a less serious offense (petty theft)

HIPPA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient health information

OSHA

Occupational safety and health administration; ensures workplace safety and health

Informed consent

Permission granted with full knowledge of possible consequences and risks

Scope of practice

The procedures, actions, and processes permitted by law for a profession