BY,

MS. ROSEMARY SANJU

GENERAL OBJECTIVES :-
At the end of the seminar, the group will gain in depth knowledge
regarding LEGAL ASPECTS IN NURSING & will be able to practise
this knowledge in the clinicals.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES :-


At the end of the Seminar the group will be able to :-
Define law & various other legal terminologies.
State the objectives of legal aspects in nursing.
Recognize the sources of law in legal aspects in nursing.
Elucidate the types of law in legal aspects in nursing.
State the laws for nurses in legal aspects in nursing.
Describe the legal responsibilty of a nurse in legal aspects in nursing.
Recognize the legal rights of a nurse in legal aspects.
Discuss the legal safeguard in nursing practice.
Identify the issues in legal aspects in nursing.
Comprehend the role of a nurse in legal aspects in nursing.



WOMEN: Know Your Rights
Its Your Future

Legal Rights Of Nurses In
Clinical Areas



OUTLINE OF THE SEMINAR :-


INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION OF LAW
OTHER LEGAL TERMINOLOGIES
OBJECTIVES OF LEGAL ASPECTS
SOURCES OF LAW
TYPES OF LAW
LAWS FOR NURSES
LEGAL RESPONSIBILTY OF NURSES
LEGAL RIGHTS OF NURSES
LEGAL SAFEGUARD IN NURSING PRACTICE
ISSUES IN LEGAL ASPECTS IN NURSING
ROLE OF NURSES IN LEGAL ASPECTS
SUMMARY
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
RESEARCH

























The expanded role of the nurses require a
higher level of education, knowledge , skill
and decision making capabilities.

Knowledge of legal aspects in nursing is
absolutely essential for each nurse to safeguard
self and clients from legal complications.

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of
their legal rights in the health care, therefore that
a nurse should know her legal rights, professional
boundaries and consequences.


INTRODUCTION :-
- BY INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY






DEFINITION OF LAW:-
Laws are rules of conduct , established and
enforced by authority , which prohibit extremes in
behaviour so that one can live without fear for
oneself or ones property.
- By Sullivan and Decker 2001










OTHER LEGAL TERMINOLOGIES:-









CRIME PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
UNLIQUIDATED DAMAGES









FELONY MISDEMEANOUR
ABUSE
ASSAULT









BATTERY
CONTRACTS
DEFAMATION DELEGATION





How to protect yourself ?????
OBJECTIVES OF LEGAL ASPECTS :-
Protect the clients rights.
Protect yourself from legal liability.
Know your state laws affecting nursing
practice .

Follow your states nurse practice act rules &
regulations.

Deliver safe , competent nursing care.

Develop & use your critical thinking abilities.














Criminal Law -> written to prevent harm to
society & provide punishment for crimes.
TYPES OF LAW :-
a. Felony a crime of a serious nature: rape, theft, kidnap, murder.
b. Misdemeanour a lesser crime with a penalty of a fine or less 1 year prison:
petty theft.




Civil Law -> protect the rights of the individual in
our society ; encourage fair & equitable treatment among
people.


a. Contracts Law- enforcement of
agreements among private individuals .
example employment contracts.
b. Torts Law enforcement of duties &
rights among independent of contractual
agreements.
example assault, battery , etc .












TORTS ( Civil wrongs ) :-
A wrongful act leading to legal liability.
a) Intentional Torts :-
1. Assault -> physical attack .

2. Battery -> harmful or offensive touching of another without
persons consent.

3. Invasion of Privacy ->
a. publishing photos without consent.
b. disclosing confidential information.
Two types of torts :-












2. Malpractice > is professional negligence

It involves substandard care & the following four criteria:-

1. The nurse (defendant) owed a duty to the patient (plaintiff.)
2. The nurse did not carry out that duty.
3. The client was injured.
4. The nurses failure to carry out the duty are both the actual and
proximate causes of the injury ( Potter & Perry, 2005).
b) Unintentional Torts :-
1. Negligence > conduct that falls below the standard of
care:

Failure to use that degree of care that an ordinarily careful
and prudent person would use under the same or similar
circumstances. (Potter & Perry, 2006)













LAWS FOR NURSES :-
The right to refuse to treat a patient except in an emergency
situation.
The right to sue for fees.
Unregistered practitioners are not allowed to hold appointments
in public and local hospital.
The right to wear the red cross Emblem is given only to members of
the Army medical service.
The Indian penal code demands that poisonous drugs be kept in
separate containers properly labeled and marked.
The right to add a title or descriptions to ones name.














LEGAL RESPONSIBILTY OF NURSES:-
REGISTRATION
LEGAL LIABILIY/ ACT OF NEGLIGENCE
CRIMINAL [IPC]
CIVIL COURT

MEDICO-LEGAL CASE [ MLC ]


Road traffic accident
Suicide and homicide
Burns , poisoning, rape victim
CONSENT
CORRECT IDENTITY
LEFT AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE [LAMA]
PATIENTS PROPERTY
DYING DECLARATION
WILLS
EXAMINATION OF RAPE CASES
ARTIFICIAL HUMAN INSEMINATION
POISON CASE
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (1986 )













LEGAL RIGHTS OF NURSES :-








LEGAL SAFEGUARD IN NURSING PRACTICE:-
Licensure

Good Samaritan Laws

Good Rapport

Standards of Care

Standing Orders

Contracts

Consent for operation & other procedures

Correct identity

Counting of Sponge, Instruments & Needles

Drug Maintenance











ISSUES IN LEGAL ASPECTS IN NURSING :-
MATERNAL & INFANT NURSING PAEDIATRIC NURSING
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING PSYCHIATRIC NURSING








ROLE OF NURSES















INTRODUCTION
DEFINITION OF LAW
OTHER LEGAL TERMINOLOGIES
OBJECTIVES OF LEGAL ASPECTS
SOURCES OF LAW
TYPES OF LAW
LAWS FOR NURSES
LEGAL RESPONSIBILTY OF NURSES
LEGAL RIGHTS OF NURSES
LEGAL SAFEGUARD IN NURSING PRACTICE
ISSUES IN LEGAL ASPECTS IN NURSING
ROLE OF NURSES IN LEGAL ASPECTS











CONCLUSION :-








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