HealthCare Law Facts of case Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones boat collided with a rock‚ causing Chipper to suffer severe whiplash and other possible brain injuries. Chipper was rushed to Lake Lanier Health Care Center (LLHC) who had been in business six months without applying for government approval. LLHC CEO Herman Cain‚ ordered his doctors to discharge Chipper‚ against their cautions that he needed further attention. Cuban called Dr. Gawande‚ detailing Chipper’s case. Dr. Gawande‚ used a smart
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offeror’s actual meaning was otherwise. * Definition: indication by one person to another of his or her willingness to enter into a contract with that person on certain terms. The ‘offer’ must indicate a willingness by the offeror to be bound without further negotiation as to the terms of the proposed contract. * Offer creates in the offeree a power to create a contract by their unilateral action. * Whether a statement is an offer depends on whether the person to whom it is addressed would reasonably
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Introduction to Duty of Care in Health and Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1. Undestand the implications of Duty of Care. 1.1 Define the term "duty of care’. Duty of care is an obligation that a person/healthcare worker acts towards others and public with watchfulness‚ attention and caution in a reasonable and civilized way. SU needs to know that his welfare‚ safety and interest are put in the centre of attention of any healthcare organisation. 1.2 Describe how duty of care affects
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therefore can be very subjective to interpretation. Considerations also need to be given to the laws that in place by governing bodies in a particular country that need to followed. These are defined by statutes‚ regulations and legislation. Ambulance Transport Attendant’s (ATA) legal duties are to the patient‚ their employer and the public. We have to take into consideration patient confidentiality‚ duty of care and the scope of practice for ATA’s. The case study I will be discussing is of a 75 year old
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THE HIGH COURT’S DECISIONS a. Duty of care In Harriton’s case‚ she was Mrs Harriton’s decision alone as to whether or not to undergo an abortion‚ and elsewhere the law recognizes that where this is a lawful possibility this is a decision she may make in her own best interests and not necessarily those of the foetus. Then a recognized legal right of the mother may conflict with any posited ‘right’ of the unborn child‚ with the further complication that‚ should the mother decide to continue the pregnancy
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CONTRACT LAW IN GREAT BRITAIN AND THE USA Key terms and specific concepts I FORM Deeds‚ specialty contracts‚ contracts under seal (# simple contracts) Statute of Frauds 1677‚ s.4 Property Act 1925‚ s.1‚ s.40‚ s.136 ; 1989‚ s.1(3)(a)‚ s.2(1) Consumer Credit Act 1974‚ s.67‚ s.68 Uniform Commercial Code 2-201 ( 2-202 Parol Evidence Rule) Jinright v. Russell (1971) Mulford v. Borg-Wagner Acceptance Corp. (1985) II TERMS A) TERMS IMPLIED BY STATUTE Sale of Goods Act
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1.1 Define the term ’duty of care’ Duty of care is a responsibility to put the safety and interest of service users first‚ ensuring that they are treated with dignity and respect. 1.2 Describe how the duty of care affects own work role Knowing your duty of care and the importance of practicing it‚ gives you a clear guide on how you should behave at work and how you must consider those you work with. Your duty of care is closely linked to protection and safeguarding. You have to keep the service
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Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health Social care or Children and young people’s setting 1) Understand how Duty of Care contributes to safe practice 1.1- Explain what it means to have a duty of care in your own work role As a professional working within health care‚ it is necessary and very important that we follow a code of practice which is set out by each employer in all work settings; this involves putting the needs and interests of those that we care for first. It is vital
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Assignment 055 Task A When looking after children you have a duty of care to them‚ this means it is your responsibility to keep the child safe and free from harm. The younger the child the greater the duty of care is‚you need to be vigilant and pay attention to keep children safe. Mentally risk assessing situations as they arise will help you see any potential dangers to the child and help you plan to avoid any risk. You also need to be aware of a child’s feelings and help them develop them
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7/01/13 Business Contracts: Protocol‚ Laws & Ethicality There are various kinds of contracts which arise within our business world today; contracts are an essential component to business livelihood. Although a contract is an agreement‚ not all agreements are valid contractual obligations. In order for any contract to be an official and legally binding agreement‚ there are essential requirements which must first be fulfilled. Because contracts are vital to the organization and
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