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Describe two possible consequences for failure or omission to perform a duty? 

It is ethically possible to consider withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment when the doctor feels the hospital bed is needed for another patient. 

Competent refusal of treatment is when a health professional says treatment must stop

The human rights culture in South Africa was adopted because 

The following is true for optimization as a means for radiation protection         

Describe three reasons why it is important for healthcare professionals to know and understand the law and the legal system        

Match the legal description in column A to the laws in column B  

If a person’s personal conduct is evaluated and judged in comparison to the standards of their profession, this is a judgment of [A] behaviour.    

If a person’s personal conduct is evaluated and judged in comparison to the norms of society, this is a judgment of [A] behaviour

Health records should be kept for [A] years in a safe place and electronic records must be password safeguarded