NSE 12A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4 : Criminal Negligence, False Imprisonment, Public Law
18 Mar 2015
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Federal law apply to all provinces and territories. Nurses need to know their provinces law--> enhance nurses ability to be patient advocates. legal limits of nursing. A fiduciary relationship: is one in which professional (nurse) provide service that, by their nature, cause the recipient ( the pt) to trust in the specialized knowledge and integrity of the professional. sources of law. Canadian legal system is divided into two main categories: public law. Concern w/ the relations between individuals and the state or society in general. Include constitutional, tax, administrative, human rights, criminal law. Breaches of public law--> includes range of remedies , including fines and imprisonment: private law. Covers issue such as wills, contracts, marriage, and divorce, civil wrongs (eg negligence). Breaches of private law--> results in payment of money and compensation. 2 system deals with private law issue: civil law. Based on roman law, in quebec: common law. These two process differ primarily in their legal processes.
