Explanation should include the following:
- Litigation
- Negligence
- Malpractice
- Liability
- Good Samaritan law
- Consent
- Slander
- Libel
- Confidentiality
- Privileged communication
- Assault and battery
- Theft
- Abuse (e.g., physical, emotional, sexual)
- Five rights
- Professional standards (e.g., scope of practice)
See ASHP 2.2.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What lawsuits are most prevalent in healthcare facilities?
- What is the difference between libel and slander?
- What steps are involved in legally practicing as a pharmacy technician in Virginia or in another state?
- What are the penalties for failing to abide by legal practices while practicing as a pharmacy technician?
- What is the difference between assault and battery?