A lesson for caregivers on basic legal concepts including negligence, standards of care, confidentiality, and informed consent. Explains the difference between a legal issue and an ethical issue. Includes information on the common legal problems that arise for healthcare workers – and how caregivers can avoid them.

• Discuss how your “scope of practice” and the “standard of care” govern your day-to-day job performance.
• List at least eight signs of abuse and neglect.
• Describe the difference between assault and battery.
• Describe how a client can be falsely imprisoned.
• Demonstrate your understanding of legal issues in your daily work.