Exam 1 Sports med

Name the 5 aspects of Sports Medicine

1. Sport

2. Athlete/Patient

3. Support System

4. Health

5. Performance

Who clears athletes, disqualifies athletes, and sets forth policies and procedures for professional and collegiate athletes

Sports physicians

Who is the day to day care, preventative care, and works closely to all the teams MD’s

Athletic trainers (Liaison)

Who works in conjunction with ATs and RDs, crucial in looking at overall heath and injury prevention, and help with conditioning and strengthening of athletes

Strength and Conditioning Coaches (CSCS)

What does comorbidities mean

Comorbidities refer to the presence of one or more additional medical conditions co-occurring with a primary condition. These can complicate the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the primary condition.

What are the two highest groups of athletes that have comorbidities?

Paralympic athletes with disabilities and elders

What is the ICF model in sports

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model in sports is a framework that describes how various health conditions impact an individual's functioning and participation in sports, emphasizing the interaction between health conditions and personal and environmental factors.

What things should be done in a HC facility?

• Policy and procedures published

• Emergency action plans in place

• Electronic Medical Records

• Facility & Equipment upkeep

• Medication Logs

• Standing Orders (a healthcare provider’s pre-approved instruction for a specific action that can be carried out when certain conditions are met.)

Whata re teh different types of insurance in sports medicine

• general Medical

• Accident

• Catastrophic

• Liability

What is liability insurance and how does it work

Liability insurance in sports medicine protects healthcare providers against claims of negligence or harm arising from their professional services. It covers legal costs and damages awarded in lawsuits related to injuries or accidents that occur during sports events or activities.

What is an act of omission?

An act of omission refers to a failure to take action or provide necessary care when it is required, potentially leading to harm or injury to a patient or participant. In sports medicine, it can involve neglecting to perform a required assessment or intervention that a reasonable healthcare provider would typically undertake.

• If a trained nurse in CPR fails to initiate resuscitation in a critical situation, it would be considered an act of omission.

What is Comission

Commission refers to an action taken by a healthcare provider that results in harm or injury to a patient, such as performing a procedure incorrectly or administering the wrong treatment. In sports medicine, a commission can involve deliberate acts that deviate from accepted medical standards, leading to adverse outcomes for athletes or participants.

• Commission is exemplified by administering incorrect medications. (Not the standard of care)