DEFINITIONS: In common law jurisdictions‚ tort is a civil wrong although in certain circumstances it is also treated as a criminal case e.g. in cases of assault. It is recognized legally as a basis for an action of a lawsuit. TORT: In common law jurisdictions‚ tort is a civil wrong although in certain circumstances it is also treated as a criminal case e.g. in cases of assault. It is recognized legally as a basis for an action of a lawsuit. Torts are considered under the law of obligations. Duties
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Historical Background of Law of Tort: The modern law of torts has evolved through four main stages. In early stage when society was primitive private vengeance and self control were the only remedies available to the wronged person against the wrongdoer. He could get his wrong redressed with the help of his friends or relatives. The second stage of development of civil law was characterized by the state coming into existence when its functions were only persuasive in nature. It did not have enforcing
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Practice Police integrity and ethics are a very crucial part of Law Enforcement and it is needed to be an effective police officer. Integrity and ethics also help build trust within communities. Honesty and trustworthiness by police officers improve community interactions‚ enhances communication‚ and promotes responsibility for addressing crime and misconduct. Police departments can strengthen relationships by understanding and training on three main concepts of ethics and integrity. It has been shown
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Running head: Medical Ethics Case Study on Medical Records Administrator 1 Medical Ethics Case Study on Medical Records Administrator Melody Hambright MO 215-8: Ethics and Health Information Management Alana Stephens‚ Instructor Herzing University April 22‚ 2012 Running head: Medical Ethics Case Study on Medical Records Administrator 2 Abstract Medical Records Administrators and health information professionals’ roles are intimately
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action is one that produces a good outcome or result‚ and the consequences of an action or rule generally outweigh all other considerations. A consequentialist would say “do whatever has the best consequences.” An example of consequentialism in medical ethics is euthanasia. Let’s say an individual is brain dead and they are set to die soon‚ the individual can not form a decision or let their wishes be known. This would be considered involuntary euthanasia if a loved one makes the decision for them
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here is‚ why not legalize this precious plant? Lets make a wise use of this. Cannabis is what we all know as marijuana. Even though I personally don’t make use of this plant. I’m for the legalization of it because‚ it can help cure and treat many medical conditions out there. While drug control is a big issue over the nation and across the borders‚ marijuana is a very useful tool people could benefit from. Marijuana is one of the most controversial issues in society today. But yet‚ it is safer than
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Liability * Employer’s liability for employee’s wrongdoing committed by employee in course employment- strict liability/ absence of wrongdoing by defendant * Employer will not be liable unless employer-employee relationship/ employee must commit a tort/ must be during course employment * Casual potency important * Must be committed by an employee- employer/employee relationship: * Distinguished between contract of employment/contract for employment * Ready Mixed Concrete (South
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Title:- Corporate Social Responsibility: Impact of Globalization in India Abstract Globalization is a free economy concept‚ which enables local manufacturers to compete at international level‚ which usually helps them to increase their area of transaction. But if we look into the Indian scenario‚ this has an adverse impact‚ as most of our production is done by farmers or local manufacturers‚ which are not as equipped as the multi-national giants outside India. This restrains them from competing
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Administrative Ethics Paper Pamella Thomas HCS/335 September 23‚ 2012 Katherine Rossiter Administrative Ethics Paper A current administrative issue relating to topics such as patient privacy‚ confidentiality‚ or HIPAA is as follow. A specific issue that was in the news is the privacy rights as applied to the patients who use medical marijuana. This issue involves the information that medical marijuana is permissible in some states according to those state laws. This means that thousands
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CODE OF MEDICAL ETHICS – PMA SECTION Article 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES Section 1. The primary objective of the practice of medicine is SERVICE TO MANKIND‚ irrespective of race‚ age‚ disease‚ disability‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ social standing‚ creed or political affiliation. In medical practice‚ REWARD or FINANCIAL GAIN should be a SUBORDINATED CONSIDERATION. Section 2. On entering the profession‚ a physician assumes the obligation of maintaining the honorable tradition that confers the well-deserved
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