MRTY3122 Legal Principles for Radiographers

30 Q&A flashcards created from the lecture notes on legal principles for radiographers.

What is the risk described for an employee regarding complaints or disciplinary action?

Exposure to a complaint, legal proceedings, workplace conflict, or disciplinary action.

What is Morality?

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.

What is Ethics?

A system of rules that governs behaviour in a country or community.

What is the Law?

A system of rules with penalties that apply if broken.

What does Principle 1 of the Code of Conduct require?

Practice safely and effectively in partnership with patients and colleagues, using patient-centred approaches and best available evidence.

What does Principle 2 require?

Consider the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their health and cultural safety, and foster open, culturally safe relationships.

What does Principle 3 require?

Respect for cultural safety and awareness of one's own culture, plus respectful communication and privacy obligations.

What does Principle 4 require?

Relationships based on respect, trust and effective communication enabling partnership with patients.

What does Principle 5 require?

Good relationships with colleagues, and a practice free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

What does Principle 6 require?

Contribute to the effectiveness of the healthcare system and use resources wisely.

What does Principle 7 require?

Prioritise patient safety and maintain professional capability with governance and risk management.

What does Principle 8 require?

Professional behaviour that is ethical and honest, earning community trust.

What does Principle 9 require?

Maintain health and wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

What does Principle 10 require?

Support teaching, supervising and mentoring to develop the health workforce.

What does Principle 11 require?

Recognise the role of ethical and evidence-based research to inform healthcare and policy.

Is it an offence to fly a kite 'to the annoyance of any person'?

Yes (true).

Is it an offence to sing an obscene song or ballad in a public place?

Yes (true).

Is cleaning seabird or bat poo without a licence an offence?

Yes, it is an offence.

What is the maximum fine for not taking enough care to avoid splashing mud on public bus passengers?

Up to $2,200.

In Western Australia, possessing more than how many kilograms of potatoes can lead to a fine?

More than 50 kg.

Is it legal to correspond or do business with pirates?

No, it is illegal.

Which court has final appellate jurisdiction in Australia?

High Court of Australia.

Which court hears appeals from inferior courts and tribunals in NSW?

State Supreme Court.

What is the jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court?

Jurisdiction pursuant to Commonwealth legislation; less complex matters.

What is the civil jurisdiction limit of the District Court (NSW)?

$750,000.

What is the civil jurisdiction limit of the Local Court (NSW)?

$100,000.

Name a NSW tribunal that handles unfair dismissal disputes.

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).