Explains what legal norms are, how they differ from social and moral norms, and how a legal norm is structured into hypothesis, disposition and sanction. Also covers the functions of legal norms and the state authorities, then sets out the hierarchy of Bulgarian legislation, from the Constitution down to municipal council regulations, with the principle that lower acts must comply with higher ones. Closes with why dentists must follow this legislation, including informed consent, confidentiality and infection control.
Inside: 11 sections · 6 flashcards · 3 min
Topic 4 of 38 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Dental Public Health (Dental Medicine, Year 3). The free AceMed note covers it in 11 sections, about 462 words (3 min of reading), with 6 flashcards.
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Legal Norms
Types of Norms
Characteristics of Legal Norms
Self-Control of Legal Norms
Legal Norms vs Moral Norms
Structure of a Legal Norm
Functions of Legal Norms
State Authority
Hierarchy of Legislation in Bulgaria
Importance in Dentistry
and professional conduct
Legal Norms
Legal norms = official rules created and enforced by the state
Regulate behaviour in society and healthcare system
Aim to maintain order, equality, predictability and social organization
All citizens are equal before the law
Legal norms must comply with social and natural laws
Types of Norms
Objective norms = social and economic laws independent of individual will
Subjective norms = social, technical, pedagogical and gaming norms
Social norms include: political, corporate, moral, religious, cultural and legal norms
Characteristics of Legal Norms
Regulate important and lasting public relations: labour, property, healthcare and state functions
Created and controlled by the state; enforced through coercion and sanctions
Obligatory for all citizens regardless of religion, ethnicity or social status
Penalties are more severe than those of other social norms
Written, public and officially disclosed
Can be created, modified and cancelled
Logically connected with other laws and social norms
Apply repeatedly to similar situations rather than a single individual
Represent complete rules of behaviour, not merely principles
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