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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
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Forensic Medicine
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Lawyers
Examples
Advance Directives
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Compensation and Redress
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Confidentiality
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Contracts
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Criminal Law
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Duty to Recontact
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Expert Testimony
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Forensic Psychiatry
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Informed Consent
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Intellectual Property
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Judicial Role
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Liability, Legal
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Malpractice
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Mandatory Reporting
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Mental Competency
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Ownership
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Presumed Consent
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Resuscitation Orders
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Supreme Court Decisions
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Wills
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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