ethics & legal concerns ethics – principles or values that guide actions all members are...
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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
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).
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
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
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)
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.
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