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Legal and Ethical
Sports Medicine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |