The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs, medical devices, vaccines, and other biological products.

Informed consent is the legal principle that requires healthcare providers to disclose all material risks associated with a medical procedure or treatment to the patient before obtaining their consent.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and other areas.

Negligence is the legal doctrine that holds healthcare providers liable for damages caused by their failure to exercise the appropriate standard of care.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that regulates the privacy of health information.

Conscientious objection is the legal principle that allows healthcare providers to refuse to provide medical treatment that violates their moral or religious beliefs.

The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a federal law that regulates the sale and distribution of controlled substances.

Assault and battery is the legal doctrine that holds healthcare providers liable for damages caused by their intentional acts or omissions.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.

Privileged communication is the legal principle that allows healthcare providers to disclose patient information without the patient's consent in certain limited circumstances, such as when required by law or to protect the health or safety of the patient or others.

The Tobacco Control Act is a federal law that regulates the sale and distribution of tobacco products.

Informed consent is the legal doctrine that holds healthcare providers liable for damages caused by their failure to warn patients of the risks associated with a medical procedure or treatment.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.

Abandonment is the legal principle that allows healthcare providers to refuse to provide medical treatment to patients who are unable to pay.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that regulates the privacy of mental health information.