Question

Compare criminal and civil law as they apply to the practicing medical assistant

Answer 1

The medical assistant needs to understand the difference between the types of law (how these laws affect the physician´s medical practice). Medical assistants must review the laws that influence medical assistant practice (to make sure that these laws are followed on a constant basis). Example: Documentation to present in a courtroom.

Criminal law governs violations punishable as offenses against the state. And Civil law is concerned with acts that involve relationships with individuals, groups, or the government.

Answer 2

Civil Law, It deals with the disputes between individuals. The case filed by private party. The decision can be found liable or not liable, the judge decides this. Criminal Law, It is the body of law, that deals with the crime and the leagal punishment. Case filed by the Government. Defendant is convicted if guilty and acquitted if not guilty, the jury decide this.