According to Montana code 41-1-402(2a-d) , a minor requiring emergency attention like blood transfusions may consent for medical care without which his/her life will be endangered. This section provides that any health practitioners may provide emergency services like first aid, dental care, and psychiatric treatment to any needy person who requires immediate attention when the professional believes the aid is the only alternative to serious physical damage. The section also provides that when a minor receives emergency care without parental or guardians consent, the guardian or the parent shall be updated immediately.
Is this clearly a case when the call should be passed on to one of the registered nurses or the medical social worker?
There are first aid kits within school and they are kept up to date by the nominated first aiders. The school also has portable first aid kits for trips and visits away from the school grounds. The policy sates that if a serious incident occurs such as unconsciousness, severe allergic reaction, suspected fractures etc., 999 must be called along with the parents immediately.
Answer:During a medical emergency Cannot ethically or legally turn a patient away who is in an emergency situation. If unable to adequately treat patient, must call 911 for emergency assistance. Patients cannot be turned away from a hospital or physician office if they are indigent or uninsured.Treating indigent patients COBRA contains amendment that prohibits dumping patients from one facility to another. It is also a federal offense. Does not mandate treatment but must stabilize patient during emergency.Not to abandon a patient Once agreed to care of a patient -- now in a legal contract. It is possible you can be charged with abandonment if not given formal notice of withdrawal from the case. And you must allow patient time
CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (2008) provides guidance in dealing with cases like this by explaining the core nursing values and responsibilities involved which are: a) providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care; b) promoting health and well-being; c) promoting and respecting informed decision-making, and d) Preserving dignity; e) maintaining confidentiality, f) promoting justice and g) being accountable. The first nursing value is always expected to be upheld in any case because it is their duty to provide care using appropriate safety precautions and preventing/minimizing all forms of violence (CNA, 2008). The collaboration of the nurses between the physician and Mr. C’s family has been evident since then. This therefore calls Mr. C’s nurses to be more compassionate about his situation and try to recognize where he is coming from as they build a trust-worthy relationship before judging him or jumping into conclusions like he does not want to live anymore. Even if he decides to withdraw from these potentially life-sustaining treatments, health care providers are still obliged to give him the care he need the best way they can up until the end of his life. The second nursing value, just like the first one, still calls nurses to still aim to promote or at least maintain Mr. C’s health and well-being to the highest possible level regardless of the path he had chosen for his life. This can be achieved by continuing to collaborate well with other
The University of California, Riverside, is known for its high crime rate. We constantly get notices and emergency warnings about robberies and kidnappings. As students, we walk in fear at night. Whether we live on campus or near campus, the chances of being mugged or sexually assaulted is always a possibility. When a person is afraid, his or her movements are limited. Thus, the existence of a police department on campus can help expand those limitations as it provides protection.
Since the development of the EMTALA Act in 1986, any individual which presents to the emergency department, must be accessed and triaged by qualified medical personnel. (www.cms.gov) Individuals are aware that if they present to the emergency department, regardless if it is for just a tooth ache or a major illness like a heart attack, they will have to be treated. “This mandate does not extend to private physician offices, however, which creates an incentive for those without the means to pay for care to
[2] The law requires care providers to deliver medical services despite patients’ ability to pay. The act outlines specific guidelines for providers that deliver emergency services. If a patient has a medical emergency, such as an injury or active birth, the law obligates caregivers to stabilize the patient and provide treatment up to the point where the patient remains stabilized. If the care provider cannot deliver this service, the law mandates that the provider transfer the patient to a capable facility.
If there are an emergency, the physician is obligated to treat the patient, but they are not obligated to treat everyone. If the
What is the “Good Samaritan rule and when does it apply. A “Good Samaritan is an individual who usually goes out of their way to help someone or somebody in a time of need. This can be carried out in the time of an emergency on a voluntary basis. Under this rule a person is not legally obligated to render aid to someone unless they are in unconscious state and cannot respond.
Consent should be obtained before carrying out any form of care or activity with any individual; if consent cannot be obtained then any form of care etc should not be carried out. If consent cannot be readily established and patient presents in an emergency situation, is unconscious, mentally incapable, and with no family available, and no advanced directive in place, it is considered reasonable to treat the patient. It is assumed that under these conditions, the patient would consent to treat. If there is a language barrier, and the patient is otherwise capable of giving consent, a reasonable effort must be made to find an interpreter, which includes using the ones through the phone companies. If the patient's life is in danger, and there is nobody who can communicate with them, then with careful documentation, treatment can be delivered.
There are unique ethical and legal obligations of the Emergency Room Physician. Commonly faced issues include patient “dumping”, organ donation, and Do-Not Resuscitate orders. These issues have ethical and legal considerations for the Emergency Room Physician in regards to their responsibilities and actions.
The following scenario explores the legal and ethical decisions involved with a pediatric patient. A six year old boy suffering from Sickle cell anemia is brought to the hospital with a crisis. During a sickle cell anemia crisis, red blood cells are damaged and they are unable to deliver oxygen to the body. The standard treatment is oxygen, hydration, blood replacements and exchange transfusion (Anita, 2006). The pediatric patient was admitted in critical condition and a blood transfusion is necessary. Parents stated they want to save their child and will accept any type of treatment except for blood products.
Moses the raven is the Mr. Jones's favorite animal on the farm. He's always telling the other animals that there is an amazing place, and it's called …….. This mysterious place is where all the animals that are sick and dying go to……..The pigs didn't like Moses because they thought he was always lying. One day out of the blue Moses disappeared chasing Mrs. Jones. Several years later he just showed on the farm again once the battle of the windmill started. The pigs still thought that he was a liar. Once Moses started spreading rumors about Sugarcandy Mountain the pigs started making him pan an allowance of a gill of beer.(http://www.shmoop.com/animal-farm/moses-raven.html)
Desmond Tutu, a social rights activist said, “To take a life when a life has been lost is revenge, not justice.” The death penalty does not reduce crime, restore families, or bring justice to the victims. The death penalty has been used as punishment for criminals who have later been exonerated after their execution. Since many death row cases are being reversed, the death penalty should be outlawed as a means for punishment. If the death penalty is outlawed, many innocent lives could be saved and more victims and their families will receive the justice they deserve.
According to BBC, India 's population reached nearly 1.21bn ("India census: population goes up to 1.21bn"). China is also has the population of 1.36bn according to Chinese Government ("China Statistical Yearbook-2014"). That 's almost the half of the Earth 's population.