Being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person

·         Assumes that a person is of ordinary and reasonable prudence

·         Bring commonsense approach to the situation

·         Must operate within the appropriate limitations of ones educational background, credentials, scope of practice

–        Nonfeasance,  Fail to perform legal duty, i.e. fail to refer

–        Malfeasance, Performs action that is not his/hers to legally perform, i.e. perform advanced treatment leading to complications

–        Misfeasance, Improperly perform something the person has a legal right to do

care giver does something a reasonable prudent invdividual would not

care giver fails to do something a reasonably prudent individual would not

1. duty of care  of care

2. conduct fell short of that duty

3. resultant damages

protects citizens who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid, if something goes wrong

AS LON AS...

The provider does not overstep limits of thier perfessional traing

AND person exercises reasonable care in the situation

athlete is made aware of inherent risks involved in sport and voluntarily decides to continue participating

(expressed in written waiver or implied from conduct of athlete once participation begins)

liability of any or all parties involved in manufactured product damages caused by product

products with inherent defects are suject to liability suits

Medical insurance is a contract between company and policyholder

Health care insurance pays for preventative care

policy that covers illnesses, hospitalization and emergency care

(schools and universitys ensure that athletes have primary insurance)

primary mechanism of payment for medical services in the us (policyholders insurance reimburses health care providers for services rendered)

Different options:

1.pre arranged systems

2. Payment for preventive care

3. other systems developed to contain cost

provide preventative measures and dictate where individual can receive care

HMO will pay 100% of cost if care rendered within the HMO plan providers

provide discount health care and also limit where treatment can be obtained

PPO pay on a fee-for-service basis

most tradional form of billing for health care

fee-for-service plan that allows insured party to seek care without restrictions

provider charges patient or thir party payer

charges are set on a fee schedule

low cost plan to cover accident on school grounds to student

will cover costs associated with hospital care, sugery, and catastrophic injuries

insures all athletes and faculty/staff

organizationa provide addirional coverage to deal with lifetime extensive care

protect against damages that may arise from injuries occuring on school property

will cover negligence

warn participant of inherent dangers

supervise constantle and attentively

prepare and condition

properly instruct

ensure safe equpimetn and facilities

establish good relationships

establich and enforce polices and procedures

develop an emergency action plan

be familiar with participant health status

keep good records

have a detailed job description

maintian confidentiality

dont dispense prescription drugs

dont allow  

conduction(direct contact with a cooler object)

 convection (contact with cool air or water mass)

 radiation (heat generated from metabolism)

 evaporation (sweat evaporating from the skin)

associated with rapid fatigue and overexposure, standing in heat for long periods of time

caused by peripheral vasodilation

resulting in dizziness and fainting

treat: placing athlete in cool environment, consuming fluids and laying down

painful muscle spasms (calf, abdominal)

Cause: excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance

Treatment: prevent! by consuming extra fluids and maintaing electrolytes, fluid ingestion, place in cool environment, use ice bags on neck, armpits, groin

will exhibit signs of: profuse (slimy) sweating (difficult to move), pale skin, mildly eveated teperature, dizziness, confusion, hyperventilation, rapid pulse

SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING CONDITION!!!

characterized by sudden onset, sudden collapse, loss of consciousness, flushed hot skin, minimal sweating, shallow breathing, strong rapid pulse, core temp over 104

TEMP MUST BE LOWERED WITHIN 45 MIN

treatment: strip clothing, sponge with cool water, pack ice bags on neck armpits, groin, transport to hosiptal right away

fluid/electrolyte disorder resulting in abnormally low concetration of sodium in blood

Cause: ingesting too much fluid before, during and after exercise

marathon and triathlon runners are at risk!

preventable: must maintain balance!

cold weather vs. nature of particular sport

temperature in conjunction with wind chill and dampness or wetness can increase chances of hypothermia

drop in core temp stimulates shivering but stops after temp. drops below 85-90, death is imminent when temp falls below 77-85

involves ears, nose, chin, fingers and toes

occurs with high or sevre cold

skin appears firm with cold painless areas that may peel and blister

treat: with firm pressure, blowing warm air or hands in armpits DO NOT RUB!

involves skin and subcutaneous tissue

appears pale, hard, cold and waxy

when re-warmed the area will feel numb, then sting and burn

may blister and be painful for many weeks

indicates frozen skin requiring hospitalization

rapid re-warming is necessary

tissue will become blotchy red, swollen, painful and may become gangrenous 

from the time lightening is sighted to the thunder count, divide by 5 to calculate the number of miles away

(established by the NATA and the national weather service)