Consent & Patient Rights
It is the voluntary, informed, and legally valid agreement of a competent individual to undergo a medical examination or procedure.
Informed consent
What is the systematic assessment of a patient's physical condition called?
Physical Examination
What documents the handling and transfer of evidence?
Chain of Custody
What principle protects a patient's personal medical information?
Medical term for a bruise?
Contusion
What is the main purpose of properly labeling a specimen?
To identify the specimen and maintain traceability
The process of directing a patient to an appropriate service
Referral
SERVES as UNIVERSAL BASELINE for describing location of injuries
Anatomical Position
What is a potential consequence of a poorly documented chain of custody?
Questions about the identity, integrity, or handling of the evidence
•Conduct Interview for legal purpose
•The court is the client
•Interview focus on facts and not for treatment.
•Always neutral and objective.
Forensic Interview
Injury caused by impact from a none sharp object. Show irregular edges and tissue bridging.
(ABRASION, CONTUSION, LACERATION, FRACTURE)
BLUNT FORCE WOUND
The unintended transfer of material between samples, people, or surfaces
Cross Contamination
Principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
1.Safety,
2.Trustworthiness,
3.Choice,
4.Collaboration, and
5.Empowerment
Classification of Injury
Slight Physical Injury
Less Serious Physical Injury
Serious Physical Injury
Collection procedure for: Dried blood stain (big items)
Use a piece of clean cloth or cotton swab moistened with clean water. Gently wipe the stain