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| careless, inattention, disregarded, inadvertence, or oversight that was accidental BUT avoidable. |
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| what 3 things do you need to prove negligence? |
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-duty to act-
-violated standard of care-
-patient was injured either physically or psychologically (causation)- |
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"you had a duty to act not a failure to act"
a dutied act means you advertise yourself with the ability to act. |
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| violated the standard of care |
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-scope of practice- determined by federal, state and local laws.
-duty to act- your obligation to provide care
-good samaritan laws-good faith to render care within scope of practice
-standard of care- reasonable person test. |
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| off-line medical direction |
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| consists of standing orders from the medical director that allows EMTs to do certain things with directly speaking to the medical director or physician |
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| on-line medical direction |
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| consists of orders from the on duty physician given to the EMT in the field by phone or radio. |
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| a physician who assumes ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the EMS system. |
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| list of steps, rules and procedures that are developed by the medical director. |
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| the process of continuous self review with the purpose of identifying and correcting aspects of the system that require improvement. |
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| conduct or qualities that characterize a practitioner in a particular field or occupation |
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| the rules, stands and morals governing the activities of a group or profession |
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-serve the needs of the patient with respect for human dignity, without regard to nationality, race, gender, creed or status.
-maintain skill mastery
-report with honesty
-critically review performances
-work harmoniously with the other members of the healthcare team |
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| the principles of right and wrong as governed by individual conscious |
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| leaving the patient after care has been initiated and before the patient has been transferred to someone with equal or greater medical training. |
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| the obligation not to reveal information obtained about a patient except to other health care professionals involved in the patient's care, or under subpoena, or in the court of law, or when the patient has signed a release form. |
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| permission from the patient for care of other action by an EMT. |
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the health insurance portability and accountability act.
a federal law protecting patients. |
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| being held legally responsible |
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| what are the types of consent |
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-informed consent
-expressed consent (verbal)
-implied consent (unconscious)
-minor consent--->HOSPITAL |
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a competent adult has the right to refuse treatment. (lucid and capable of making an informed decision)
-the patient must be informed of a full understanding the treatment and al risks and consequences of refusal.
-the patient must be 18 years or older or emancipated.
-the patient must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of incompetency. |
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