7. Constitutional Law Based on the U.S. Constitution Administrative law Administrative authorities (government) Statutory law Written law Common law (case law or precedent) Law based on judicial decisions, doctrines and customs Developed by judges through judicial decisions and similar legal bodies Legal types (4) The increasing number of legal issues in the various fields of medical specialties in the Time is no different in radiology. Diagnostic errors and interventional procedures are the areas of legal responsibility in radiology practice. The complexity associated with such problems was the primary concern of the practicing radiologist. This article has attempted to focus on laws in the field of radiology, focusing on the Indian structure and existing laws governing such measures. 4 HIPPA In Radiology: In Radiology: Patients sometimes ask technologists if they can review their records during transport, waiting for a procedure or examination. Information in the record should not be conveyed to the patient in this way, as this may result in misinterpretation of the information. 27. Limitation period A period during which the plaintiff knew, ought to have known or had reason to believe that he or she had grounds for legal action (prejudice suffered). Legally established duration Discovery rule All information obtained during the discovery phase must be shared with both the plaintiff and the defendant before trial. Defense strategies Keywords: legal issues, fault, PCPNDT law, radiology 30. Authorization clause Allows health workers to perform the procedure Disclosure clause Explanation of the procedure Risk of death Benefits of performing the procedure Alternative anesthesia clause (if anaesthesia is to be administered) Informed consent must include:.
PowerShow.com is brought to you by CrystalGraphics, the award-winning developer and market-leading publisher of rich media enhancement products for presentations. Our product offering includes millions of PowerPoint templates, graphics, animated 3D characters and more. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008 Chapter 6 Responsibility of School Staff and School District This multimedia product and its contents are protected by copyright. 21. Plaintiff files a complaint Respondent`s response (response) Investigation by judge and/or jury Jury Decision Appeal Steps in civil proceedings (6) 16 Medical/Legal Issues The liability of the technologist is not the same as that of the radiologist involved, but the liability is potentially real. The responsibility of the technologist is not the same as that of the radiologist involved, but the liability is potentially real. Although the law is often a reflection of the failure of medicine, it is also a book of lessons from which we can learn. Although the law is often a reflection of the failure of medicine, it is also a book of lessons from which we can learn. 6 The importance of professional ethics: the systematic study of the good and the lie of human behavior and character as known by natural reason Professional ethics: the ethical behavior of a profession 16. Def: A violation of common practice that is the immediate cause of a patient`s injury.
Evidence of negligence in a medical malpractice case includes a deviation or deviation from acceptable standards of practice A negligent act by a professional is professional misconduct only if it involves negligence in the performance of his or her professional duties Medical negligence = malpractice 7 Definitions Ethics – The systematic study of the good and lies of human beings Conduct and character such that they are known by natural reason. Ethics – The systematic study of the rightness and falsehood of human behavior and character as they are known to natural reason. Morality – Generally accepted customs, principles or habits of correct life and behavior in a society and the practice of the individual in relation to them. Morality – Generally accepted customs, principles or habits of correct life and behavior in a society and the practice of the individual in relation to them. Values – ideals and customs of a society to which members of a group have emotional consideration; A value can be a desirable property as an end in itself. Values – ideals and customs of a society to which members of a group have emotional consideration; A value can be a desirable property as an end in itself. Correspondence Address:Shoibam Subhaschandra SinghDepartment of Radioiagnosis, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheckDOI: 10.4103/0972-4958.170779 11 ARRT Code of Ethics 6. Receives information relevant to physicians 7. Practices that comply with recognized standards and minimize radiation exposure 8.
Ethical behaviour 9. Respects trust and privacy rights 10. Seeks knowledge and skills by participating in the C.E. 3 HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Data Protection and Confidentiality Confidentiality of records and Confidentiality Privacy standards establish policies for the storage, access and transmission of personal health information. The Privacy Standards establish policies for the storage, access and transmission of personal health information. Patients must consent to the disclosure of their health information. Patients must consent to the disclosure of their health information. 25.
Res ipsa loquitur The case speaks for itself Often cited to get the accused to prove that his actions were not negligent (accused I prove he is innocent) The result is so obvious that the damage(s) could only have been caused by the defendant. For example, sponges and instruments left in the patient, surgical results (especially plastic surgery) that did not prove to be correct, wrong drugs administered to the patient. Forensic doctrines 18. Duty of Responsibility to the Patient Duty of Liability Violated (broken) Damage (injury or death) Proximal (direct) cause Professional misconduct: Applicant must prove 30 Superior Respondent The master speaks on behalf of the servant; The captain is liable in some cases for the unlawful acts of his servants. “Deep Pockets” approach. The Lord speaks in the name of the servant; The captain is liable in some cases for the unlawful acts of his servants. “Deep Pockets” approach. If a doctor specializing in radiologists is sued, the hospital and the doctor would also be named as defendants. An established theory that the physician or health care facility is liable for the negligent actions of its employees.
If a doctor specializing in radiologists is sued, the hospital and the doctor would also be named as defendants. An established theory that the physician or health care facility is liable for the negligent actions of its employees. 32. The absence of a signed declaration of consent is professional misconduct! (Deviation from Standard of Practice) 9 RTRA Code of Ethics A guide that respiratory therapists and candidates can use to assess their professional conduct in relation to patients, health care consumers, employers, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team. A guide that respiratory therapists and candidates can use to assess their professional behaviour in relation to patients, health care consumers, employers, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team. Composed of 10 principles Composed of 10 principles 28 Res Ipsa Loquitur The case speaks for itself The case speaks for itself The burden of proof shifts from plaintiff to defendant. The burden of proof shifts from the plaintiff to the defendant.