骨科患者护理中的法律问题：严重并发症。

Legal Implications in the Care of Orthopedic Patients: Serious Complications.

机构信息

Clinical Scholar Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, Chicago, IL, USA; American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Chicago, IL, USA; Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Boston, MA, USA.

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Chicago, IL, USA; The Pat Iyer Group, 11205 Sparkleberry Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA.

出版信息

Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Jun;55(2):209-224. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.02.003. Epub 2020 Apr 15.

DOI:10.1016/j.cnur.2020.02.003

PMID:32389255

Abstract

To help reduce potentially devastating outcomes from spinal complications and venous thromboembolism, it is essential for the bedside nurse to have a comprehensive understanding of risk factors and assessments. The orthopedic nurse carries a responsibility for accurately assessing, documenting, and mobilizing the team when abnormal changes occur. Nurses act as patient advocates. The bedside nurse must communicate with the physician. If a patient or family sues the health care team, after a careful screening of the case for merit, the legal process begins. A health care provider should never give in to the temptation to alter medical records.

摘要

为了帮助减少脊柱并发症和静脉血栓栓塞的潜在破坏性后果，床边护士必须全面了解风险因素和评估。骨科护士有责任在出现异常变化时准确评估、记录和调动团队。护士充当患者的代言人。床边护士必须与医生沟通。如果患者或家属对医疗团队提起诉讼，在对案件进行仔细审查后，如果有理由，法律程序就会开始。医疗服务提供者永远不应该屈服于篡改医疗记录的诱惑。