Chiropractors deal with all sorts of
problem that affect the spine and joints and the causes of such problems are
diverse where some involve violence which necessitates legal actions, as
explained in the Grow with Dr Moe
program.
Grounds
under which a report is necessary
Dr. Moe Pisciottano explains the
reasons for writing a report of findings and among the reasons is
accountability. This ensures that the author of the report must indicate from
where they started or picked up from to the point they dismissed the patient. A
report becomes important and necessary on the following grounds:
·
In case of negligence during
treatment and a patient wishes to file a case. The lawyer in charge will require
the report.
·
Where the problems are as
result of violence, the police will require the report before the victim can
write a statement to report the incident.
·
If the injuries were caused by
an accident and other treatments are required. The doctor taking over from the
chiropractor will require the report for them to know from where to start
treatment.
The following are the contents that must be
included in the report
1.
Authorized report author
This refers to the person in charge of the
treatment in this case the chiropractor. Also indicate what you specialize in
e.g the mechanical motion therapy or
the traditional treatment.
2.
Details of the patient in question
These are the personal details of the
affected patient that include the names, date of birth, residence and their
identification if adults or guardians identification details if its a child.
3.
Details of when the incident occurred
This refers to the time the incident
requiring the report happened. If for example it was an accident, it should
indicate when the accident happened.
4.
Reason for writing that report
This answers the why question for the
report.
A well written report can save your life as
a chiropractor in case you are sued, advises Dr. Maurice Pisciottano.
.
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