Legal Implications Flashcards
1
Q
Forms of consent?
A
ORAL:
Only if client understands the risks & rewards of exercise
IMPLICIT/EXPLICIT:
Very clear & obvious
IMPLIED:
Don’t need for every piece of exercise equipment
2
Q
Limits of ‘Confidentiality’?
A
Access is limited to treating care team
Grounds for misconduct in Ontario
3
Q
What is a ‘Medical Record’?
A
Permanent, confidential, legal record
4
Q
Why document?
A
Record of service client has received
Description of treatment
Communication between care providers
5
Q
What does ‘SOAP’ mean?
A
S - Subjective (what client tells us)
O - Objective (what we did with client)
A - Analysis (client’s performance)
P - Plan (consultation with OT/PT)
