Back to School: Crimes vs. Torts
From Standard of Care Podcast by Long Pause Media | FlightBridgeED
August 22, 2024 · 34 min · Season 4 · Episode 1
About this episode
Nick and Samantha discuss the medical-legal concepts relevant for paramedics and EMTs as they prepare for the National Registry exam.
It’s back-to-school time for the kids and for paramedics and EMTs, too! Nick is planning to renew his certification. But we know there will be a set of medical-legal questions on the National Registry exam, and he will be sure he’s prepared. In this series, Nick and Samantha dive deeper into the medical-legal concepts commonly tested on the National Registry and help our listeners prepare to take on these questions. Please like and subscribe! You can get this and other podcasts anywhere you get your podcasts or from the FlightBridgeED website at https://flightbridgeed.com/standard-of-care/ Key Takeaways • Understand the Difference: Criminal actions are prosecuted by the state and aim to punish and deter, while torts are civil cases seeking compensation for wrongs. • Evidentiary Standards Matter: The burden of proof is much higher in criminal cases (beyond a reasonable doubt) compared to civil cases (preponderance of the evidence). • Negligence Requires Four Elements: To prove negligence, you must demonstrate duty, breach, causation, and damages. All four must be present for a successful claim. • Know Your Legal Responsibilities: As an EMS provider, it’s crucial to act with due…
People in this episode
Hosts: Nick, Samantha
Topics covered
- medical-legal concepts
- paramedics
- EMTs
- criminal actions
- torts
- negligence
- legal responsibilities
Keywords
- medical-legal
- paramedics
- EMTs
- criminal law
- torts
- negligence
- legal responsibilities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Registry, FlightBridgeED
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