GEAMIC Policies

Question 1

Decisional capacity generally includes what 4 elements?

Answer 1

Understanding, Appreciation, Reasoning, Choice

Question 2

Illinois law has 4 interests that override the indivduals freedon to decide; What are they?

Answer 2

1. Preservation of Life; although this has evolving interpretation
2. Protection of innocent third parties
3. Preservation of the ethical integrity of the medical profession
4. Prevention of suicide or suicide attempts

Question 3

A minor, 12 years of age or older, may give consent to medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment in what following circumstances? (4)

Answer 3

1. Minor is a victim of any type of criminal sexual assault of a child
2. They may have come in contact with any sexually transmitted disease
3. They may be determined to be an addict, alcoholic or an intoxicated person
4. They may have a family member who abuses drugs or alcohol

Question 4

A responsible parent/guardian may give refusal over the phone. The minor will be released to a decisional unimpaired adult that the parent/guardian has approved. What must EMS document?

Answer 4

The name, relationship to the pt. and a contact number of the persons granting consent.