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Hsmu 243: Health Care Law And Ethics Question Paper

Hsmu 243: Health Care Law And Ethics

Course:Health Systems Management

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2013 (PT) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEATH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
UNIT CODE : HSMU 243
UNIT TITLE : HEALTH CARE LAW AND ETHICS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS : Answer ALL Questions in Section A and ONLY TWO in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Explain the distinction between the following persons:
A national
A citizen
A resident
Natural person
Legal person.
(10marks)
Question Two
Explain the difference between the TWO main branches of law. (10marks)
Civil law and
Criminal law
Question Three
Distinguish between:
Liability in tort and
Liability in contract.
(10marks)
Question Four
Explain the jurisdiction, both original and appellate, of each class of courts in the Kenyan Judicial system. (10marks)
SECTION B
Question Five
As the hospital administrator, you are responsible for engaging in contracts on behalf of the hospital. Explain the circumstances under which a contract can be discharged. (30marks)
Question Six
As a nurse serving in a public hospital, a patient has brought up an action in tort of nuisance against you.
Explain the difference between public and private nuisance.
Explain the ingredients that constitute tort of nuisance.
Explain the legal defencesintort of nuisance.
(30marks)
Question Seven
An ambulance belonging to Charity Hospital was rushing a critically ill patient to hospital. In the process, the ambulance failed to stop when the street lights indicated red. The ambulance proceeded to collide with Mr. Kairu`s car, killing him instantly. When sued, the hospital pleaded they were not in breach of duty of care since they were saving a life. Discuss the legal position. (30marks)

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