Generic

Question 1

Define a hazard and risk

Answer 1

Hazard = something that has the potential to cause harm

Risk = likelihood of that hazard causing harm

Question 2

Steps of risk assessment

Answer 2

1. Identify the hazard
2. Identify level of risk and to who
3. Evaluate the risk - can it be reduced/controlled
   - is it acceptable
4. Record
5. Review and revise if necessary

Question 3

Risks associated with physio assessment

Answer 3

> Manual handling - appropriate posture + training
Patient dignity - clothes/curtained
Patient well-being - trained to deal with situation
Patient confidentiality - appropriate surroundings
Emotional state - sensitive within scope
Professionalism - chaperone/consent
Treatment effectiveness - thorough/within scope
Malpractice - ethics
Working alone - elevated risk levels
Legal - expert opinion
Cross infection - appropriate ppe

IN GENERAL: PATIENT FIRST/ ETHICAL/WITHIN SCOPE

Question 4

Things to do before assessment

Answer 4

1. Risk assessment
2. Read appropriate notes
3. Get consent
4. Ask for preferences on names etc.
5. Begin assessment

Question 5

Why choose an outcome measure

Answer 5

> Specific
- patient population
- problem
- what we want to measure
> context
- time
- surroundings
- cost/equipment
> valid (measures what we want)
> reliable (reproducible)

Question 6

Sensitivity vs. Specificity

Answer 6

Sensitivity
- able to detect condition
Specificity
- ability to rule out condition