Chapter 4 - Key Decisions Flashcards
Does the patient ______ to my care? Can this patient ______ to my care?
Consent.
Important note * ( is patient rational and competent to give consent)
Does the care I wish to give fall into my ______ ___ ______?
Scope Of Practice
Does the patient need to go to the _______? How can I convince him/her to go if he she doesn’t want to?
Hospital.
Is the _ _ _ order valid? Does it apply to this patient?
DNR. (Do not resuscitate order)
How should I act on each call and what can I do to prevent ________ ?
Lawsuits
Do I have a ____ ___ _____ in this situation?
Duty To Act
Is this ___________ ____________? Can I tell or share the information?
Confidential Information
Is this a crime scene? If so how do I _______ ___ ______ while taking care of a patient?
Preserve The Evidence
Is this a ______ and am I required to report it?
Crime