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•Identify key legal authorities in statute, regulation, or common law
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•Recognize situations in which legal issues may arise
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•Know your professional responsibilities
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•Know when to seek legal advice
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•Understand that the law has limitations
Fundamental Components of Public Health Law
Speaking Points

Public health law can be broken down into 5 fundamental components, the 5 progressive steps you must take in order to understand the key issues of law relevant to a public health emergency. These 5 steps are the framework for this presentation:

•Identify key legal authorities in statute, regulation, or common law

•Recognize situations in which legal issues may arise

•Know your professional responsibilities

•Know when to seek legal advice

•Understand that the law has limitations