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Professor Idleman
EMS 121EM3
Chapter 4 Class Notes
Scope of Practice – a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the scopes or extent and
limits, of the EMT’s job
Standard of Care – Care that would be expected to be provided by an EMT, no more, no less
Consent – permission from patient for care or other actions performed by the EMT
Expressed Consent – consent given by adults who are of legal age and mentally competent to make
rational decision in regards to their medical well-being
Implied Consent – consent that is presumed by the patient, or patient’s parent or guardian if they could
give it
In Loco parentis – in place of a parent, including a person who’d give consent when parents are
unavailable to provide consent
Refusal Requirements:
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Legal Age
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Fully Informed
Asked to sign a release form; compliant with release form

Liability – being held legally responsible
Persuasive strategy for consent:
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Speak with them
Learn why they are refusing
Inform them about consequences
Consult medical direction
Ask to contact their family
Call law enforcement

Assault – Placing a person in fear of bodily harm
Battery – causing bodily harm or restraining a person
DNR – legally signed by the patient & physician which states “Do Not Resuscitate”
Advance Directive – A DNR order; instructions written in advance of a medical event
Physician order of life sustaining treatment – physician orders that state the patient’s wishes regarding
certain medical treatments

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Tort – a civil, not criminal offense; an action of injury cause by negligence from which a lawsuit may
arise
Res Ipsa Loquitur – “The thing speaks for itself”
Duty to act – An EMT’s obligation to provide care to a patient
Abandonment – leaving a patient after care has been initiated without transfer of care
Moral – Regarding personal right and wrongs
Ethical – regarding social expectations of right and wrong
Good Samaritan Laws – a series of laws, varying by each state, designed to provide limited legal
protection for citizens and some heald care providers
Confidentiality – Obligation not to reveal patient information
HIPAA – Health Insurance Policy & Accountability Act
Libel – false injurious information
Slander – false injurious information passed verbally
Organ Donor – allows for organs and tissues in the event of death
Safe Haven Law – permits a person to drop off an infant or child at any Emergency Headquarters
Crime Scene – location containing evidence where a crime took place
Evidence;
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Footprints and Fingerprints
Microscopic Evidence
Be Careful with what you touch



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