Sports Medicine flashcards

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Autonomy

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a patient has the right to make their own decisions without influence or forced coercion from others

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Confidentiality

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a person’s right to privacy of information about him or herself

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Assumption of Risk

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the individual assumes that some risk or danger may be involved by participating in an activity, and chooses to participate anyway

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Informed Consent

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an individual’s consent to a medical/surgical procedure after being properly advised of the relevant medical facts/risks involved

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Implied Consent

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consent is assumed/implied for medical treatment when informed consent can’t be granted to to the patient being unresponsive or unconscious

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Risk Management

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make the activity as safe as possible for all participants

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Standard of Care

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reasonable care given, or to do what another prudent person with similar background would have done under similar circumstances

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Protocol

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the steps or procedures followed when treating an athlete/client/patient

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Professionalism

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Professionalism

the skill, good judgment, and appropriate behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well

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Malpractice

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when the care provider commits a negligent act while delivering care.