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ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS Ethics – principles or values that guide actions All members are responsible for their actions. Need to protect all members of team & athletes. Need to establish a CODE OF ETHICS for sports medicine team

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Page 1: ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS Ethics – principles or values that guide actions All members are responsible for their actions. Need to protect all members of

ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS

Ethics – principles or values that guide actions

All members are responsible for their actions.

Need to protect all members of team & athletes.

Need to establish a CODE OF ETHICS for sports medicine team

Page 2: ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS Ethics – principles or values that guide actions All members are responsible for their actions. Need to protect all members of

ETHICAL & LEGAL CONCERNS

Standards of Care-requirements of treatment to athlete based on nature of injury and skill of medical professional. Minimum standard in every situation

Negligence/Liability-failure to give appropriate care (treatment).

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ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS

Risk Management-decrease the chance of injury

* Proper training techniques*Maintain paperwork (injury log, treatment log, release forms, insurance documents)*Follow treatment procedures appropriate for injury & YOUR qualifications.*Do not use faulty equipment

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ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS

S SupervisonAlways watch your athletes

A AidProvide as needed

F FacilitiesMust be checked daily for potential hazards

E EquipmentFrom treatment to athletic use

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ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS

BASIC LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES-Knowledge of assessment & management of injuries-Providing & maintaining a safe & effective facilities-Instructing athletes in safety procedures-Planning an appropriate emergency action plan-Taking reasonable steps to provide medical assistance when required-Prevent athletes from returning to play if reinjury is possible-Maintain confidential medical records (HIPAA)

Page 6: ETHICS & LEGAL CONCERNS Ethics – principles or values that guide actions All members are responsible for their actions. Need to protect all members of

ETHICAL & LEGAL CONCERNSAssignment

Develop a set of ethical standards you would give a team.

Create a check list of things to do to decrease liability for your sports medicine team.

Define key terms in text page 54