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Jurisprudence

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Definition: The science or philosophy of law. Also, the application of the principles of law and justice to health and medicine.  GEN only: prefer /legis (for /legislation & jurisprudence): Manual 19.7+, 19.8.42; specify geog; do not coord with MEDICINE; for civil suits: differentiate from FORENSIC MEDICINE which is for crime & identification   
See Also Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Medicine; Lawyers
Examples Advance Directives; Compensation and Redress; Confidentiality; Contracts; Criminal Law; Duty to Recontact; Expert Testimony; Forensic Psychiatry; Informed Consent; Intellectual Property; Judicial Role; Liability, Legal; Malpractice; Mandatory Reporting; Mental Competency; Ownership; Presumed Consent; Resuscitation Orders; Supreme Court Decisions; Wills; Wrongful Life 		Other names Medical Jurisprudence; Litigation; Legal Aspect; Laws, Constitutional; Law, Constitutional; Jurisprudence, Medical; Interests, State; Interest, State; Decisions, Court; Decision, Court; Court Decisions; Constitutional Laws; Aspects, Legal; Aspect, Legal; State Interest; Legal Status; Legal Obligations; Legal Aspects; Court Decision; Constitutional Law

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