| A | B |
|---|
| Legal | follow stare, federal and local laws |
| Criminal Law | focuses on wrongs against person, property or society |
| Civil Law | legal relationships between people and their rights |
| Tort | wrongful act that does not involve a contract |
| Malpractice | bad practice or professional negligence |
| Negligence | failure to give expected care; injury |
| Assault | threat or attempt to injure |
| Battery | unlawful touching w/o consent |
| Informed consent | give permission knowing risks |
| Invasion of privacy | exposure of information or body |
| False imprisonment | restricting or restraining someone |
| Abuse | care that results in harm or mental anguish |
| Contract | agreement between 2 parties |
| Implied contract | obligations are understood |
| Expressed contracts | distinct informed and clear agreement |
| Legal disability | not able to enter into a contract (age) |
| Agent | working under the direction of another |
| Privileged communications | all information given to a health care worker |
| Health care record | privileged communications about patients |
