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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
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[Abuse: emergency department management]
Mégane Guillet1, Jules Chavier1, Majd Ramlawi1
1Service des urgences, Hôpital de La Tour, 1217 Meyrin/Genève.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|August 17, 2023
Summary
Abuse is prevalent and challenging for healthcare professionals. Emergency physicians play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and referring abused patients for necessary support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Sociology
- Public Health
Context:
- Abuse, in its various forms, presents significant societal challenges.
- Abused patients are frequently underidentified within healthcare settings.
- Mistreatment poses a considerable burden on society and the medical profession.
Purpose:
- To highlight the critical role of emergency physicians in addressing patient abuse.
- To emphasize the need for enhanced identification and management strategies for abused individuals.
- To underscore the importance of understanding abuse typologies, legal aspects, and available resources.
Summary:
- Emergency physicians are pivotal in the frontline identification, assessment, and referral of abused patients.
- Effective management requires knowledge of abuse types, legal mandates, and community support systems.
- Equipping physicians with this knowledge facilitates safe and appropriate victim care.
Impact:
- Improved identification and support for victims of abuse.
- Enhanced capacity of emergency departments to manage complex abuse cases.
- Contribution to a more robust societal response to mistreatment and abuse.
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