Week 1- Introduction to Law and Ethics

Question 1

Law which is developed from the courts decisions (case law)

Answer 1

Common law

Question 2

Law which is passed by the Legislature(Parliament)

Answer 2

Statute law

Question 3

Law related to the punishment for breaches oflaws which are agreed to by a society

Answer 3

Criminal law

Question 4

Law as between individuals sometimes referredto as tort law.

Answer 4

Civil law

Question 5

The final judicial body for appealing decisions ofall other courts

Answer 5

High Court

Question 6

The rule that decisions handed down by highercourts are binding on those inferior within thesame court system/structure.

Answer 6

Doctrine of precedent

Question 7

A rule entitling one to expect or demand other people act or desist from acting in certain ways. Linked to equality.

Answer 7

Rights

Question 8

Obligations an individual owes others or responsibilities pursuant to a rule.

Answer 8

Duties

Question 9

The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled to be invested with.

Answer 9

Human rights

Question 10

Level of proof required in a civil case.

Answer 10

Balance of probabilities

Question 12

Only requires Balance of Probability

Answer 12

Torts Law

Question 12

____ law is about finding guilt beyond reasonable doubt and meting out the punishment

Answer 12

Criminal

Question 13

Decisions made in a prior case are usually followed in any cases after….

Answer 13

Doctrine of Precedent

Question 14

Separation of Powers:
1. Parliament/Legislature
2. The Judiciary
3. ____

Answer 14

The Executive

Question 15

Separation of Powers:
1. Parliament/Legislature
2. The Judiciary
3. ____

Answer 15

The Executive

Question 16

Separation of Powers:
1. Parliamentary/Legislature
2. The Judiciary
3.____

Answer 16

The Executive

Question 17

The decisions made in a prior case are usually followed in any cases that come after

Answer 17

Doctrine of Precedent

Question 18

An intentional unpermitted act causing harmful or offensive contact with the person of another

Answer 18

Battery

Question 19

Requires ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’

Answer 19

Criminal Trial

Question 20

Separation of Powers:
1. Parliamentary/Legislature
2. ____
3. The Executive

Answer 20

The Judiciary

Question 21

Separation of Powers:
1. _____
2. The Judiciary
3. The Executive

Answer 21

Parliamentary/Legislature

Question 22

Separation of Powers:
1. _____
2. The Judiciary
3. The Executive

Answer 22

Parliamentary/Legislature

Question 23

My Healthcare Rights
Services to address healthcare needs

Answer 23

Access

Question 24

My Healthcare Rights
Safe and high quality services provided professionally

Answer 24

Safety

Question 25

My Healthcare Rights Cultural beliefs, values and personal views

Answer 25

Respect

Question 26

My Healthcare Rights Ask questions and be involved in communication

Answer 26

Partnership

Question 27

My Healthcare Rights Be told if something goes wrong

Answer 27

Information

Question 28

My Healthcare Rights Information secure and confidential

Answer 28

Privacy

Question 29

My Healthcare Rights Concerns addressed in transparent and timely manner

Answer 29

Give feedback

Question 30

Right to highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Guarantees a system of protection for all.

Answer 30

Human right to HEALTH

Question 31

Right to hospitals, clinics, medicine, and Drs - must be accessible, available and of good quality

Answer 31

Human right to HEALTHCARE

Question 32

Expectations about behaviour, generally not legally enforceable.

Answer 32

Moral Rights

Question 33

Access Safety Respect Partnership Information Privacy Give Feedback

Answer 33

My Healthcare Rights

Question 34

Various ways of thinking about, understanding and examining how to best live a moral life.

Answer 34

Ethics

Question 35

Obligation of practitioner/employer who forms reasonable belief that another practitioner has engaged in ____

Answer 35

Notifiable Conduct

Question 36

Notifiable conduct by national law

Answer 36

- Drugs - Sex with patient or family member - Sexual remarks or touching - Harm or potential to