Lesson 11

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Kirsten Le

Cards (3)

  • Assault
    Use of force, or attempt to use force against another
    Some form of conduct
    Words alone are not an assault unless accompanying threatening gesture
    Victims must be aware of the threat and believe that it might happen
  • Common Law
    Law of assault and defences have developed over time
    Definition of assualt
    Many of the defences have been confirmed through common law
  • Statue Law
    Minor assaults- Summary Offences Act
    Legislative Changes 2014
    To cover and protect healthcare professionals from assault while working and caring for patients