When Judges Use Decisions from Earlier Legal Cases for Guidance

question 191

Multiple Choice

When judges use decisions from earlier legal cases for guidance in legal principles to solve current cases it is referred to as:

• A) common law
• B) precedent
• C) procedural law
• D) statutory procedure
• E) legal culture

Distinguish between different types of legal liabilities (e.g., negligence, battery, defamation) in healthcare settings.

Understand the legal obligations of healthcare professionals regarding advance directives and patient rights.

Recognize the legal requirements for reporting various types of abuse.

Understand the legal implications of patient decisions to leave against medical advice.

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Definitions:

Stress Resistance

The ability of an individual to withstand or manage stress without experiencing significant negative consequences on their mental or physical health.

Fight-or-Flight Response

The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Chronic Stress

Persistent stress extending over a long period of time, often leading to significant health issues and emotional disorders.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.