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Legal Implications in Nursing

Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2023). Fundamentals of nursing (11th ed.).Elsevier.
Horizontales
An advanced _______ is a legally binding document that instructs the healthcare provider of the patient's wishes.
To obtain ______ _____ the nurse would need to ensure alternatives and risks have been explained by the physician or surgeon.
______ _______ torts occur when one does not intend to cause harm but does. Provide examples in your notes.
Conduct that falls below the generally accepted standard of care of a reasonably prudent person.
Nurses have a legal responsibility/obligation to report any type of suspected abuse. True/False
Health care professionals have a duty to warn and protect third party individuals who may be in ______ due to the client’s threats of harm.
Speaking falsely or negatively about others.
Verticales
The Good Samaritan Law will protect the nurse from civil lawsuits if the nurse remains within their ______ __ ________.
Intentional and offensive touching without consent or lawful justification is considered _______.
Written defamation of character.
Assault and battery, invasion of privacy, and false imprisonment are examples of ________ torts.
Assessing current level of ______ in legal responsibilities is the first step in understanding what content to cover.
An intentional threat towards another to the point they feel fearful and threatened.