What is a legal right?
Legal rights refer to all those rights found within existing legal codes. A legal right is a right that enjoys the recognition and protection of the law.
What is police power?
It is the power to prescribe regulations to promote the health, morals, education, good order, safety, or general welfare of the people.
What is eminent domain?
The power of eminent domain allows governments to take property if it is needed for public use.
What are the only limitations on the power of the legislature about eminent domain?
The limitation is found in Section 9, Article III of the 1987 Constitution, which states: ‘Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.’ The two essential limitations are: 1. The purpose of taking must be for public use. 2. Just compensation must be given to the owner of the private property.
What is the Dental Act of 2007 and when was it approved?
The Dental Act of 2007 (RA 9484) was approved on June 2, 2007. It is also known as ‘The Philippine Dental Act of 2007’ and regulates the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental technology in the Philippines.
Differentiate the term of office from tenure of office.
Term of Office refers to the fixed period within which a public official may hold office, as specified by the Constitution or statute. Tenure of Office represents the term during which the incumbent actually holds the office.
What is quo warranto?
Quo warranto (Latin for ‘by what warrant or authority?’) is a legal procedure used to challenge an individual’s right to or authority over the position they hold.
Differentiate subpoena from subpoena duces tecum.
Subpoena is a process directed to a person requiring them to attend and testify at a hearing or trial. Subpoena Duces Tecum is a subpoena that also requires the person to bring books, documents, or other items under their control.
What is RA 4419, and what does it define as the practice of dentistry?
RA 4419 defines the practice of dentistry as any operation or service performed on the human mouth, jaws, teeth, and surrounding tissues for a fee or reward, including prescribing drugs or correcting malpositions of teeth.
What is moral turpitude?
Moral turpitude is defined as an act of baseness, vileness, or depravity in private and social duties contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals.
What is malpractice?
Malpractice is a medical malpractice suit, an action available to victims to redress a wrong committed by medical professionals that caused bodily harm or death to a patient.
What is negligence?
Negligence occurs when a person, by an act or omission, causes damage to another through their fault or carelessness.
Differentiate preliminary injunction from final injunction.
Preliminary Injunction is an ancillary remedy issued after a hearing, providing temporary relief. Final Injunction is imposed after a hearing and remains in force until compliance is achieved.
Differentiate ordinary witness from expert witness.
Ordinary Witness is someone who testifies about what they personally observed or heard. They do not give opinions. Expert Witness is a person with specialized knowledge who interprets case facts and provides opinions.
What are the sources of obligations?
- Law 2. Contracts 3. Quasi-Contracts 4. Acts Punished by Law 5. Quasi-Delicts
What are the different types of obligations?
- Pure and Conditional Obligations 2. Obligations with a Period 3. Alternative Obligations 4. Joint and Solidary Obligations 5. Divisible and Indivisible Obligations 6. Obligations with a Penal Clause
What is a contract?
A contract is a meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds themselves, with respect to the other, to give something or render some service.
What are the characteristics of consent?
Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. It signifies agreement to the processing of personal data through a clear affirmative action.
What are the dentist’s defenses in case of accidental injuries?
The dentist’s defenses include adherence to the standard of care, clear documentation, informed consent from the patient, and absence of negligence or malpractice.
What acts constitute moral turpitude?
Acts of baseness, vileness, or depravity contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals, such as theft, fraud, and corruption.
What is Salus populi est suprema lex?
It translates to ‘The welfare of the people is the supreme law.’ It recognizes that laws and rules derive value from their service in protecting and promoting the public good.
What is law?
Law is a rule of conduct, just, obligatory, promulgated by legitimate authority, and for common observance and benefit.
Intentional defaming someone in writing is known as what?
Libel is a defamatory statement that is written.
The authority to practice dentistry starts on a person’s registration as a professional. TRUE or FALSE?
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