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Tag Archives: neglect

How Alternative Light Sources Are Used In Forensics

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Policies and ProceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Alternative Light Sources and Their Effectiveness in Enhancing the Visibility of Injuries History of ALS A fairly new science has emerged within the past 70 years regarding the use of alternative light sources (ALS) to…

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5 Things Criminal Attorneys Should Know About…Pressure Ulcers

Civil Law, Criminal Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), General Medical, Homicide, Mitigation, Policies and ProceduresBy Tara Godoy

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…

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Is it Neglect or Failure to Thrive? {Child/Elder Abuse}

Child Abuse, Failure to Thrive, General Medical, HomicideBy Tara Godoy

Neglect is not a straightforward issue in medicine or law. A review of the records by a forensic medical expert may be beneficial in determining if there are underlying issues that are contributing to the…

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When does in-home caregiving turn into Elder Abuse/Neglect?

Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal)By Tara Godoy

In many criminal cases, Adult Protective Services and the police are called because a patient arrives at the hospital with multiple and severe wounds called pressure ulcers. They often are septic because the wounds have…

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Munchausen’s: Criminal Implications

Child Abuse, Failure to Thrive, Psych/Mental HealthBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Munchausen’s Syndrome is considered a form of medical child abuse in terms of physical abuse and medical neglect.  This type of abuse is considered to be pre-meditated.  Medical providers are considered a mandatory reporting entity,…

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Munchausen’s: The Offender

Child Abuse, Criminal LawBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

What the Caregiver Might Do to Mimic Illness in the Child: Adding chemicals to the child’s urine or stool Withhold food so the child looks like they are anorexic Make up lab results to be…

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Munchausen’s: The Victim

Child Abuse, Criminal LawBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

According to the literature, boys and girls are equally victimized in Munchausen’s Syndrome, and 77% to 90% of the time, the perpetrator is the child’s biological mother.  In addition, 29% of perpetrators have symptoms of…

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Munchausen’s: Definition

Child Abuse, Criminal LawBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy was first described in 1951 by a British physician, but it was not until 1977 that the condition was labeled “Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy” by pediatrician Roy Meadow.  The syndrome was…

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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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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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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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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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