Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
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Mandatory Reporting of Abuse
A
It is mandatory and legal to provide a report of any suspected abuse. It is better to provide a report and be wrong than to not report it at all.
2
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Assessment for Intimate Partner Violence
A
Gathering of subjective data. Open-ended questions are particularly helpful. Interview separately if you suspect the perpetrator is with the patient. Be aware of state laws and requirements to report. (STaT and HITS questionnaires).
3
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Important Components of Documentation for Abuse
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Provide detail. Transcribe verbatim. Physical exam. Provide digital photographic documentation in the medical record (if consented).
