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Legal and Ethical
Sports Medicine
Question | Answer |
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When a care provider commits an act that is their responsibility but uses wrong procedures | misfeasance |
professional misconduct or lack of professional skill that results in injuiry to the patient | malpractice |
a wrongful act resulting in injury to another person, property, or reputation | tort |
anything that negativetly impacts the health of the athlete | primary risk |
having a player have to perform certain task that are harmful | hazing |
member responsible for showing respect to the coaches, other parents, and officials, instill good values in their children | athletes parents |
the most important thing a care provider can do in order to protect themselves | documentation |
the unlawful touching of an individual w/o consent | battery |
member responsible for adhering to the laws and policies of the athletic conference provide safe facilities | administration/ athletic director |
If you win a court case you are awarded | damages (financial compensation) |
responsible for game time decisions for athletes | athletic trainer |
Litigation (lawsuit) usually occurs from | inadequate supervision, sexual harrassment |
reduction of the potential for injury | risk management |
set of principles or values used to influence behavior | ethics |
to avoid litigation when treating athletes of the opposite sex be sure you | avoid being alone |
when a care provider performs an act that is not their responsibility or standard care | malfiseance |
the degree, skill, and dilligence an equally qualified caregiver in the profession would provide in simular circumstances | standard of care |
failure to give proper care can result in | negligence |
the member of the team responsible for adhering to the terms rules and respecting others | athletes |
athletes that get caught gambling on games could get | suspended |
when making an agreement for service be sure you have it in what format | writing |
federal regulation establishing national standards for health care info to protect personal health info. | HIPAA |
must excercise good judgement about allowing an athlete to play and not be influence by other members | team physician |
you should handle breaches in ethical and regulatory codes by | quickly and not looking the other way |
make sure all athlete have signed what in order to participate | informed consent and liability forms |
ethics | morals; right from wrong |
act of omission | failing to perform a legal duty |
act of commission | performing an illegal action |
unlawful physical attack upon another, an attempt or offer to do violence to another | assault |
S.A.F.E | Supervision Aid Facilities Equipment |
Supervison | for the safety of the athletes |
Aid | emergency plan, medical records, paper work |
Facilities | check for hazards |
Equipment | should be well maintained |
secondary risk | is the staff organization |