PDF-(DOWNLOAD)-Case Studies in Dysphagia Malpractice Litigation

Drawing on his experiences as an expert witness in numerous medicolegal cases Dennis Tanner provides an overview of dysphagia and reviews issues that may lead to malpractice litigation. June 18, 2015. Darci. Becker, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S. Katherine . Locricchio. , MS, CFY-SLP. Carli. . Schieferdecker. , MS. , CCC-SLP. 2003-2005 . An . Oral Water Protocol in Rehabilitation Patients With . April 2. 5. , 2015 (EHR-A90). Presented by: . Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP. Medical Director, Office Practicum. EHR Session. Learning Objectives. Understand how use of an EHR changes malpractice vulnerability. Environmental . Compliance and Enforcement . . . Targets, Trends and Tips. Private sector initiated environmental . enforcement: . the rise of NGO initiated criminal investigations and administrative action litigation. An Overview. Pamela A. Mixon, Esq. Jeff Rogers, M.D., J.D.. Counsel Counsel. SCPMG SCPMG. Add cartoon here. Historical Background of Medical Malpractice. Medical malpractice is a type of tort law, known as negligence. . Angela . Parcaro. -Tucker, MA, CCC-SLP, LSVT®. Disclosure. I have no proprietary interest in any products or methods mentioned; neither I nor members of my family have any equity interest in any of the products or methods covered; and I have not and do not receive payments - either formal or any kind - for any product or method . This pocket-sized reference is for clinicians who manage patients with dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, clinical dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists will find this book to be a helpful, handy resource. Drugs and Dysphagia is carefully organized, allowing quick access to precise information. The text comprises three parts: Part 1-overviews the nervous system and the swallow process. An overview of the effects of medications on swallowing is provided in Chapter 3. Part 2-addresses medications that affect the central nervous system. Medications associated with oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal dysphagia causes of dysphagia and drug-induced dysphagia are discussed. Part 3-deals with important medications that can cause dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system and those that are used to treat gastrointestinal dysfunction. Tables are included throughout for this quick and easy-to-use reference. These tables are organized into medication groups based on their use. Specific medications from each group are listed by both generic and brand name. The tables include the recommended doses of these medications and the commonly encountered side effects associated with them, which may contribute to dysphagia. After a stroke, one of the basic needs for a patient is to be able to swallow in order to eat and then to have the motor skills to resume speaking. Daniels (speech pathology, Baylor School of Medicine) and Huckabee (communication disorders, University of Canterbury, NZ) give therapists and clinicians a thorough training manual covering assessment, examinations and treatment options. While intended for professionals, the writing is clear enough for concerned family members and friends of the patient to find it helpful. Drawing on his experiences as an expert witness in numerous medico-legal cases, Dennis Tanner provides an overview of dysphagia and reviews issues that may lead to malpractice litigation. Drawing on his experiences as an expert witness in numerous medico-legal cases, Dennis Tanner provides an overview of dysphagia and reviews issues that may lead to malpractice litigation. \"With the current changes in health care, proper documentation of client care is essential in meeting the legal, ethical, and professional standards for reimbursement of services.  Written specifically for occupational therapy assistants,
The OTA’s Guide to Documentation: Writing SOAP Notes, Third Edition
contains the step-by-step instruction needed to learn the documentation required for occupational therapy clinical practice and reimbursement. Written in an easy-to-read format, this
Third Edition
by Marie J. Morreale and Sherry Borcherding allows occupational therapy assistants to learn the purpose and standards of documentation throughout all stages of the occupational therapy process and in a variety of practice settings. New features in the Third Edition:·         Incorporation of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Second Edition  along with other updated American Occupational Therapy Association documents·         Electronic documentation information·         Information on International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health language·         Information on narrative notes with examples·         A new chapter on “Billing and Reimbursement” with a focus on funding sources and requirements·         More information and examples for pediatric, school-based, and mental health practice settings·         Information on quality measures·         New worksheets for developing occupational therapy goals·         Additional worksheets on documentation mistakes and basics of documentation·         A new method of goal writing (COAST)·         Lists of professional language This text teaches the SOAP notes format reimbursable by Medicare Part B and other third party payers. Other topics include a review of spelling and grammar, an overview of the initial evaluation process delineating the roles of the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant, tips for clinical reasoning, and guidelines for selecting appropriate interventions.
 
Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional material to be used in the classroom.
 

The OTA’s Guide to Documentation: Writing SOAP Notes, Third Edition
offers both the necessary instruction and multiple opportunities to practice. Templates allow beginning students to practice formatting SOAP notes, and a detachable summary sheet can be pulled out and carried to clinical sites as a reminder of the necessary contents for a SOAP note. Multiple worksheets are provided for practice in developing observation skills, clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and a repertoire of professional language. All worksheets in this
Third Edition
are available online, with answers included to enable independent study. Occupational therapy assistant students and faculty as well as practicing occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation professionals will appreciate this valuable text. As a bonus:When you purchase a new copy of
The OTA’s Guide to Documentation: Writing SOAP Notes, Third Edition
, you will receive access to scenario-based videos to practice the documentation process.\"
This pocket-sized reference is for clinicians who manage patients with dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, clinical dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists will find this book to be a helpful, handy resource. Drugs and Dysphagia is carefully organized, allowing quick access to precise information. The text comprises three parts: Part 1-overviews the nervous system and the swallow process. An overview of the effects of medications on swallowing is provided in Chapter 3. Part 2-addresses medications that affect the central nervous system. Medications associated with oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal dysphagia causes of dysphagia and drug-induced dysphagia are discussed. Part 3-deals with important medications that can cause dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system and those that are used to treat gastrointestinal dysfunction. Tables are included throughout for this quick and easy-to-use reference. These tables are organized into medication groups based on their use. Specific medications from each group are listed by both generic and brand name. The tables include the recommended doses of these medications and the commonly encountered side effects associated with them, which may contribute to dysphagia. The links on the following pages will take you to relevant and rigorous case studies revolving around blood components. These case studies are problem-based case studies and are used to enhance your education by practical applications to real-life scenarios.. • Presentation 5 of 6. Learning Objectives. Describe the . barriers to high value care in clinical practice and explore ways of overcoming these barriers . Weigh the efficacy and safety of medical interventions to avoid inappropriate use and . There are multiple approaches within the reach of the physician which will increase the satisfaction of both the physician and the patient, and will also prevent lawsuits. Practicing Medicine in Difficult Times: Protecting Physicians from Malpractice Litigation focuses on protecting physicians from medical malpractice litigation. This essential resource includes multiple strategies physicians can employ to protect themselves from lawsuits which will positively impact the physician/patient relationship by enriching it and ultimately keeping patients safer. Each chapter includes case studies and real-life examples from experienced physicians and attorneys who defend physicians involved in medical malpractice cases. Dysphagia is the inability to safely transfer food and liquid from the oral cavity to the oesophagus (. Macht. 2011). . Occurrence in the ICU:. from 3% to 62% of those patients who have been intubated (.