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          The Frontal Cortex Connection: TBI and Drug Abuse The long-term effects of traumatic brain injury are at long last being acknowledged and researched in our society, partly due to the media’s attention to the severity and consequences of this injury to football players in the NFL. We are realizing the extent in which these injuries [...]
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          Is It Abuse? Allegations of child abuse have very serious implications for all parties involved. The importance of a thorough history of the injury, medical history of the child, and a complete medical work-up are crucial to determine the most likely cause of the injury or injuries to the child. The following information was gleaned [...]
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          What Affects the Appearance of a Bruise? Bruising is one of the most common types of physical injury observed in victims of violence, assault, and abuse. There are several factors that affect a bruise’s appearance, such as: Tissue type Loose connective tissue type sites, such as the eye, face, and genitalia show more bruising. Fat [...]
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Infection, Delirium, and Homicide

  • Tara Godoy
  • October 16, 2018 at 11:00 am
  • Categories: Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Homicide
  • Tags: abuse, delirium, dependent abuse, elder abuse, elder neglect, homicide, Sepsis, UTI
In April, I covered delirium and noted that there are many underlying etiologies that can cause it. One such etiology is infection. Infection and our body Our bodies are constantly fighting infections. Our skin is the first barrier, but we are often exposed to pathogens through open wounds, our respiratory system, or our mouths. Most [&hellip Read More...

5 Things Criminal Attorneys Should Know About…Pressure Ulcers

  • Tara Godoy
  • October 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm
  • Categories: Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Homicide, Mitigation, Policies and Procedures
  • Tags: abuse, bed sores, decubitus, elder abuse, elder neglect, neglect, pressure ulcer
We’ve been republishing a series called “5 things criminal attorneys should know about …” where we highlight some areas of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. The topic of Pressure ulcers was not originally in the series but it is definitely relevant. Cases in which Elder abuse and neglect is charged can be [&hellip Read More...

IHSS Neglect cases – legal implications

  • Tara Godoy
  • April 30, 2014 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)
  • Tags: caregiver training, caregivers, dependent abuse, dependent neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, IHSS, IHSS training, in home care
Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a family member or an IHSS provider or both will play a role in the case. What training did they receive, [&hellip Read More...

IHSS Neglect Case Review and Analysis

  • Tara Godoy
  • April 23, 2014 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)
  • Tags: caregiver training, caregivers, dependent abuse, dependent neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, IHSS, IHSS training, in home care
  What if there is a delay in care and the patient is taken to the emergency department severely ill?   When does the culpability of their illness fall on the IHSS caregiver or family members?   I have had two recent cases asking just that question: In both cases, the issue was that pressure ulcers [&hellip Read More...

IHSS: Training and Abuse Reporting Requirements

  • Tara Godoy
  • April 18, 2014 at 6:30 am
  • Categories: Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), Uncategorized
  • Tags: caregiver training, caregivers, dependent abuse, dependent neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect, IHSS, IHSS training, in home care
What training is required of IHSS providers? What training is offered? What are the reporting requirements regarding abuse and neglect Read More...
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