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Open Resources for Nursing (OpenRN). 1.6 Legal Considerations & Ethics. (2021). https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/chapter/1-6-legal-considerations-and-ethics/
The passage discusses legal considerations and ethical guidelines for nursing practice. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Nurse Practice Act, avoiding negligence and malpractice, and maintaining patient confidentiality. It also highlights the significance of following HIPAA regulations and provides examples of common HIPAA violations. Additionally, it introduces the Code of Ethics for Nurses, which outlines the ethical values and obligations of nurses and serves as a guide for decision-making.

van Dijk, A. J., Shearing, C., & Cordner, G. (2022). Policing the pandemic: Public health, law enforcement, and the use of force. Journal of Community Safety & Well-Being, 7(2), 67-74. Retrieved from https://www.journalcswb.ca/index.php/cswb/article/view/246/635
This article explores the relationship between policing and public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the police, traditionally associated with the use of force, have been decoupled from the institutional frames of criminal justice and public order, leading to their involvement in enforcing public health measures. The article concludes by discussing the conditions necessary for the police to be a legitimate force in the domain of public health.

Ip, E. C. (2021). Public health ethics. Public Health Ethics, 14(2), 148-160.
The article explores the symbiotic relationship between public health and law, emphasizing that while law cannot directly combat diseases, it establishes the framework for communities to develop and implement disease prevention policies. It argues that public health law should focus on the relationship between citizens and the state, and proposes a normative legal theory that promotes virtue among public health officials and conserves individual liberty while prioritizing the well-being of the community.

Onisoyonivosekume, D., Mahrouseh, N., & Varga, O. (2020). Public health implications of the COVID-19 pandemic: A review. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 274, 10-18.
This article discusses the tension between public health interests and individual rights, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the role of public health law in achieving population health goals and emphasizes the importance of legal regulation in establishing public health agencies and balancing individual and public health interests.

Open Resources for Nursing (OpenRN).5.4 Laws, Torts, Malpractice, And Disciplinary Actions. (2021). https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingfundamentals/chapter/1-6-legal-considerations-and-ethics/
This section provides an overview of laws, torts, malpractice, and disciplinary actions related to nursing practice. It explains the distinction between criminal and civil law, discusses different types of torts affecting nursing practice (such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, and breach of privacy or confidentiality), and outlines the elements of malpractice cases. It also emphasizes the importance of following standards of care, adhering to organizational policies, and maintaining professional competence to avoid allegations of malpractice.

Gómez, S., & O'Leary, A. O. (2018). "On Edge All the Time": Mixed-Status Households Navigating Health Care Post Arizona's Most Stringent Anti-immigrant Law. Frontiers in Public Health, 6, Article 383. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2018.00383
This article discusses the impact of Arizona's anti-immigrant policies, particularly the passage of Senate Bill 1070, on the healthcare experiences of mixed-status households. It highlights the challenges faced by these households in accessing healthcare due to varied immigration statuses and the resulting health inequities. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the health-seeking behaviors of mixed-status households to improve outreach efforts and address their unique healthcare needs.

Townsley, A. J. (2018). Health Care Law - The Differing Standards among the States for Pre-Suit Requirements - West v. United States, No. 3:17-CV-01430, 2018 WL 4520259 (M.D. Tenn. Aug. 29, 2018). American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 42(1), 247-254. https://doi.org/10.2307/2656938
This article highlights the staggering costs associated with medical malpractice litigation and the need to promote meritorious claims while deterring meritless ones. Understanding the impact of these costs and the procedural measures, such as pre-suit requirements, is crucial for students in order to ensure access to quality medical care and address the economic and noneconomic effects of medical malpractice actions.

Faucher, J. C., & Murray, B. D. (2023). The Sudden Relevance of the Intersection of ERISA and State Laws Regulating Abortion. Journal of Pension Benefits: Issues in Administration, 30(2), 5-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpem.10883
The article informs about national laws that impose civil liability upon and allow for injunctive relief against persons who 'aid and abet' abortions are preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, in the context of health plans that provide reimbursement for abortion related services. It mentions that ERISA laws impact relationships between plans and their participants and beneficiaries, and interfere with national uniformity of plan administration in accordance with national terms.

Skuster, P. (2023). Countering the Antiscience of Abortion Regulation. American Journal of Public Health, 113(2), 138-140. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2022.307176
The article discusses a study, published in the issue, which longitudinally examined medication abortion reversal laws. The findings highlight the need to track and counter antiscience state abortion laws subsequent to the end of federal constitutional abortion rights. Topics covered include the surge in political will to protect abortion among abortion-supportive policymakers, the abortion law situation in the U.S. and the World Health Organization's guideline on safe abortion.

Syrett, K. (2020). Justice and Profit in Health Care Law: A Comparative Analysis of the United States and the United Kingdom. Journal of Law and Society, 47(4), 713–718.
This article explores the intersection of justice and healthcare legislation in both countries, analyzing the influence of justice-related ideas in shaping health systems. It provides a valuable perspective for those studying medicine, bioethics, health policy, and medical law, drawing on discourse analysis and comparative legal history methodologies.