Because they need to know what the patient has been doing perhaps that is against the law and it is a law for medical reasons i.e. if someone attempts suicide the medical assistant needs to know if it is against the law
By Chloe Bell, Year 7, Brooke Weston CTC
Here are 3 reasons why it is important for medical assistants to be knowledgeable of the law:
1) Due to the numerous reasons for malpractice that people in the medical field face, it important to be knowledgeable about the law as it pertains to medical office personnel. Understanding this law is a necessity in order to protect themselves, their employer, and the patient.
Lawsuits cannot be avoided, if you don't know what to look for and just how big this problem can be. Remaining vigilant and being mindful of the "goings-on" within the workplace can prevent legal difficulty.
2) A medical assistant is often times the "middle-man" between the patient and the physician. They can enhance and are vital to the patient/doctor relationship in a positive way. They are often the first line of defense to preventing a complaint from happening and progressing into a lawsuit.
3) A medical assistant is not licensed to practice medicine in any form. Therefore it is important to understand the statutes and regulations that detail what a medical assistant can and cannot do when it comes to patient care.
Answered by: Marla Ross
Because of the liabilities involved. A thorough understanding of liability and privacy law would be basic to the training of a medical assistant
Medical jurispudence
Medical law is the branch of law that deals with the application of medical knowledge to legal problems. The best example would be a malpractice lawsuit claiming negligence. See related link.
Having medical malpractice insurance is extremely important for doctors. This insurance will protect the doctor in the case of any law suits against him or her.
Andrew Grubb has written: 'Principles of Medical Law' 'Principles of medical law' -- subject(s): Medical care, Law and legislation, Medical laws and legislation 'The Law of Tort (Butterworths Common Law)'
The law guarding medical peronnel from helping outside a medical facilaty
There are no laws that mandate whether a person can work as a medical assistant or not that is up to the individual doctor, office or healthcare facility you would be working for. However one should have a good knowledge of medical ethics and law. There are plenty of resources to learn medical ethics. One should also have a good knowledge of medical assisting and the common tasks of medical assistants. Most places require a CPR certification also. Medical assistants are only restricted by their abilities and skills.
JURISPRUDENCE
Medical attorneys should first have a law degree and have passed the bar in their respective states. They should also have specialized in medical law during law school.
Knowledge of English law
P. D. G. Skegg has written: 'Law, Ethics and Medicine' -- subject(s): Euthanasia, Informed consent (Medical law), Law and legislation, Medical Legislation, Medical ethics, Medical laws and legislation
Most religions teach that the ultimate knowledge is the knowledge of God or the ultimate law of reality. From a Christian standpoint it would be The Bible as that is the word of God. For Jews it would be the knowledge of the Torah as the ultimate law. For Muslims, knowledge of the Quran. For Hindus and Buddhists it would be knowing the dharma.
Most religions teach that the ultimate knowledge is the knowledge of God or the ultimate law of reality. From a Christian standpoint it would be the Bible as that is the word of God. For Jews it would be the knowledge of the Torah as the ultimate law. For Muslims, knowledge of the Quran. For Hindus and Buddhists it would be knowing the dharma.