Title: Explain legalities governing respiratory therapy practice.
Course: Respiratory Therapy I (14061-I) > Section: Applying Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities to Clinical Practice

Explanation should include legal issues such as malpractice, professional liability, breaches in confidentiality, and professional negligence, as applied to the practice of respiratory therapy. Explanation also should include a review of the requirements, the law, and the regulations for licensing in Virginia, as well as the licensing requirements for preceptors.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How has the high cost of medical malpractice affected the profession?
- What is the difference between slander and libel? Assault and battery? How might these legal issues relate to the work of a respiratory therapist?
- What are examples of professional negligence in respiratory therapy? What can be the consequences?