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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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Patient Safety: Intoxication Case Scenario

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

In July, our monthly topic was a typical scenario that a patient will go through when they call 911. This month, we are going to see what happens when a severely intoxicated patient comes into…

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Schizophrenia: Medical Treatment Options

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The primary treatment for schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. It can help individuals to manage their symptoms but it is not a cure. The older antipsychotic medications, called “first generation” were effective for positive symptoms and…

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Schizophrenia: Approach Considerations

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Individuals with schizophrenia may sleep excessively or use alcohol or other substances to diminish the voices. Command hallucinations are the most serious and can be dangerous. The voices may command an individual to harm themselves…

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Schizophrenia: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Assault, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Emergency Department, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

There is currently no diagnostic test for schizophrenia. The age of onset is usually between the late teens and early thirties. Diagnosis is based on an individual’s history and presenting symptoms. Positive, negative and cognitive…

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