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MRSA: High Risk Populations

Civil Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, MalpracticeBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

There are people who are at higher risks of developing complications to these infections. Patients with weakened immune systems who are unable to fight off the infection include those with cancer and receiving chemotherapy; those…

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Abrasions & Lacerations

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)By Tara Godoy

An Abrasion is a scrape from friction between the skin and another surface. The surface does not necessarily need to be hard, but the softer it is, the more friction is needed. An example of…

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MRSA: Transmission

Civil Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, MalpracticeBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, has been around for more than 100 years. Over the years the increasing overuse and misuse of antibiotics to treat bacteria, including, S. aureus, has caused bacteria to become resistant…

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Bruises & Dating of Them

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)By Tara Godoy

Contusion: This is a bruise and is caused by an impact with a hard object or pressure that causes the blood vessels under the skin to burst and blood to leak out into the cellular…

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Check it out! DUI Med Defense Tool

Criminal Law, DUIBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool. $10.00 for 3 double sided pages laminated Preview and purchase online here.   A checklist tool for use when interviewing a defendant to help determine if any medical conditions affected…

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DUI Blood Draws: Legal Implications

DUI, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Make sure you check out the post about our DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool.   Our wonderful story goes on to describe some things about the physical environment where the blood draw is to take place. …

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Patient Safety: Policies (Part II)

Emergency Department, Policies and Procedures, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Policies should be in place to help providers make decisions about impaired patients. The legal matters to consider in developing a policy are breach of confidentiality (Part I, last week), duty to warn, duty to report,…

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DUI Blood Draws: Issues relating to prep

DUI, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Make sure you check out the post about our DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool.   Last week’s post held a work of fiction will bring a smile of recognition to anyone involved in the sometimes gritty business…

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Patient Safety: Policies (Part I)

Emergency Department, Policies and Procedures, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Policies should be in place to help providers make decisions about impaired patients. The legal matters to consider in developing a policy are breach of confidentiality (Part I, today), duty to warn, duty to report,…

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DUI Blood Draws: Case Scenario

DUI, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Make sure you check out the post about our DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool.   The following story is fictional and should not be interpreted as reflective of any actual case: My girlfriend and I had been…

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Patient Safety: Documentation

Emergency Department, Policies and Procedures, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

One of the most important actions for medical providers in the situation described last week is meticulous and frequent documentation of every interaction with the patient. All treatment, instructions, evaluations, physical observations, and advice not to leave…

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DUI Blood Draws: Why “Medically Approved” is important

Criminal Law, DUI, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Make sure you check out the post about our DUI Medical Defense Screening Tool.   The topic of blood sampling for purposes of blood alcohol determination  is relevant to the legal community on a number of…

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