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Goodridge v. Department of Public Health
WEBFollowing is the case brief for Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, 798 N.E.2d 941 (Mass. 2003) Case Summary of Goodridge v. Department of Public Health: Seven same-sex couples were denied marriage licenses in the State of Massachusetts. They sued the government, stating that denying marriage to same-sex couples violates …
Health Care Fraud
WEBDefinition of Health Care Fraud. Noun. The knowing and willful executing, or attempt to execute, a scheme or deceit to defraud a health care insurance or benefit program, or to obtain by fraudulent means any benefit or payment from the program.; Origin of Fraud. 1300-1350 Middle English fraude. What is Health Care Fraud. Health care …
Informed Consent
WEBInformed consent is the act of agreeing to allow something to happen, or to do something, with a full understanding of all the relevant facts, including risks, and available alternatives. That full knowledge and understanding is the necessary factor in whether an individual can give informed consent. This type of consent applies to many
Medical Malpractice
WEBMedical malpractice is a legal term that refers to negligence by an act, or failure to act, by a doctor or other healthcare provider. When a medical professional’s treatment fails to meet the accepted standard within the medical community, and it causes injury to, or death of, the patient, it is considered to be malpractice.
Child Protective Services
WEBChild Protective Services (“CPS”) is a governmental agency tasked with receiving and investigating reports of child abuse or neglect. The Child Protected Services agency in each state must identify children who are being abused or neglected, monitor domestic violence that relates to children, and remove at-risk children to a safe …
Occupational Safety and Health Act
WEBDefinition of Occupational Safety. Noun. The safety, health, and welfare of people in a work environment. The protection of employees against workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Origin. 1970 The Occupational Safety and Health Act signed into law by Richard M. Nixon.
Good Samaritan Law
WEBThe Good Samaritan Law is a law that protects civilians who help people they believe to be injured or otherwise in danger. For example, the Good Samaritan Law provides people with the freedom to act without having to fear the other person might sue them. The purpose of the Good Samaritan Law is to encourage ordinary people to help …
Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health
WEBFollowing is the case brief for Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990) Case Summary of Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health: Nancy Cruzan was in a car accident that resulted in her being in a constant vegetative state, needing artificial means to remain alive. The hospital refused to remove Cruzan’s life
Griswold v. Connecticut
WEBFollowing is the case brief for Griswold v. Connecticut, Supreme Court of the United States, (1965) Case Summary of Griswold v. Connecticut: Buxton and Griswold were the Director and Executive Director for Connecticut’s Planned Parenthood league. Both were arrested and convicted as “accessories” for providing information, advice and …
NFIB v. Sebelius
WEBFollowing is the case brief for NFIB v. Sebelius, 132 S. Ct. 2566 (2012). Case Summary of NFIB v. Sebelius: Petitioners challenged the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Petitioners found fault with the ACA’s “individual mandate” (requiring people to obtain minimum health coverage), and …
Agostini v. Felton
WEBCase summary for Agostini v. Felton: The school board of New York and parents of students in educationally deprived parochial schools, brought suit to challenge a 12 year old injunction against the placement of public school teachers in religious schools.; The previous decision stated that placing public school teachers in parochial schools for …
Categorical Grants
WEBAs an example of project grant funding, the U.S. Department of Justice operates the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. This program gives grants to states, local government agencies, and Indian tribal organizations to improve access to mental health services for criminals suffering from mental illness.
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
WEBCase Summary of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Several for-profit, closely held companies, including Hobby Lobby, complained that the ACA’s requirement that for-profit employers provide insurance for contraceptives for their female employees infringed on their companies’ First Amendment right of the free exercise of religion.; The …
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