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Chapter 3 Objectives

TermDefinition
Consent permissions to give care (required right every patient of decision making capacity has)
Express Consent Pt acknowledges they want care or transport
Implied Consent - Pt is unconscious - Pt is not in decision making capacity
Involuntary Consent - Pt is mentally ill, having a behavioral crisis, or developmentally delayed - Get consent from gradian or equivalent
Consent, Treatment, and Transport for Minors - Guardian gives consent for minor - Can assume consent if no guardians can be reached
Forcible Restraint - Pt who is combative but needs medical treatment/transport - Consult Med Control for authorization -
Transport/Treatment Refusal - Adults who are have decision making capacity can refuse/stop at anytime no matter what - If not in Decision making capacity Pt cannot refuse - Before leaving a refusal encourage to call if mind changes or things get worse
Pt Communications, Confidentiality, and HIPAA - Confidentiality remains between Pt and EMT - Confidentiality includes: history, findings, and provided treatment - A slip of the lippa violates HIPAA
DNR - Do Not attempt Resuscitation - Does not mean do not treat - other advanced directives would be a Living Will and Health care Directive
Signs of Death Physical: - Unresponsive to painful Stimuli - No pulse/ heartbeat - No signs of breathing -No reflexes - No blood pressure - Low temp Definitave: - Decapitation - Rigor Mortis (2-12 hours after death) Putrefaction(decomposition)
Organ Donors -Express wish to donate organs - Consent through ID/ donor card -Treat as same
Medical ID Devices - Signifies DNR, Allergies, or serious med condition - via bracelet, necklace, card, or keychain
Negligence Failure to provide the same care that a person with similar training would
Abandonment Termination of care without the Pts consent and without provisions to continue care by professional who has equal or higher training
Assault and Battery Assault: Unlawfully placing a person in fear of bodily harm Battery: Unlawfully touching a person
Kidnapping Seizing, confining, abducting, carrying away by force
Special Situation Reports Abuse Injury during a felony Drug injuries Childbirth Suicide Animal bites Some communicable diseases sexual assault Restrained Pt transport Crime scene Dead
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