Legal implications of circadian rhythm sleep disorders

CJ Lee; CB Jones; SMW Rajaratnam

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.01144-5

Legal implications of circadian rhythm sleep disorders

CJ Lee, CB Jones, SMW Rajaratnam

Psychology

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Abstract

This article presents some of the principal ways that sleepiness (also “fatigue,” “drowsiness”) and impaired human performance occurring as a consequence of circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSDs) can interact with the law, including implications related to civil and criminal liability and legal structures governing the work place (e.g., government regulation of industry practices, workers’ compensation, and disability law). These issues are illustrated with examples and hypotheticals involving commercial road transport in several countries that have adopted the common law legal system. In many cases, awareness or knowledge of a CRSD diagnosis or treatment can affect the outcome of a legal matter.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Reference Module in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology
Publisher	Elsevier - WB Saunders
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128093245
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.01144-5
Publication status	Published - 2017

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders
Civil and criminal liability
Common law
Disability law
Drowsy driving
Employer liability
Fatigue-related incidents
Government
Law and legislation
Negligence
Occupational and public health and safety
Regulation
Respondeat superior
Statute
Tort
Workers’ compensation

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