1. Why should a health information professional possess a fundamental understanding of the law?
2. Does a single document or source of law exist where an individual can find all of the rules governing health information? Why or why not?
3. How does the content of state constitutions compare with the content of the U.S. Constitution?
4. Statutes governing health information are found at what three levels?
5. Explain the concepts of stare decisis and res judicata.
6. When does an executive order have the effect of law?
7. What is the function of the judicial branch of government?
8. Michelle Sargol offers to pay $9,000.00 for a particular car located on John Weber's car lot. Weber accepts Sargol's offer and promises to transfer title next week, at which time Sargol will pay for the car. The next day, Laura Kavanaugh visits the car lot and offers to pay Weber $10,000.00 for the same car. Can Weber accept Kavanaugh's offer? What area of law is involved?