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Understanding the patient's pain is vital for a personal injury case. It help accurately assess damages, negotiate fair settlements and provide an empathic and effective legal representation for our clients
Understanding the patient's pain is vital for a personal injury case. It help accurately assess damages, negotiate fair settlements and provide an empathic and effective legal representation for our clients
True (A)
What is the definition of pain semiotics?
What is the definition of pain semiotics?
- Refers to the study of ancient symbols and their impact on interpreting emotional distress
- Refers to the study of signs and symbols associated with pain (correct)
- The study of colorful visual graphics used to express discomfort
- It is the study of pain without a physical explanation
An emergency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Indicates that a health issue needs to be addressed promptly to prevent complications or alleviate symptoms. Serious but not critical.
An emergency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Indicates that a health issue needs to be addressed promptly to prevent complications or alleviate symptoms. Serious but not critical.
False (B)
Please select a complaint during a health intake that is NOT a sign of a need for emergency treatment:
Please select a complaint during a health intake that is NOT a sign of a need for emergency treatment:
Please select the option that is NOT a type of pain:
Please select the option that is NOT a type of pain:
Please select a common pain evaluation technique we can use during a telephonic medical intake:
Please select a common pain evaluation technique we can use during a telephonic medical intake:
Urgency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Serious but not critical.
Urgency is a medical situation that requires prompt attention and care, though it may not be immediately life-threatening. Serious but not critical.
Scenario: You receive a Tier 22 case, the accident occurred 24 hrs ago, complains of neck pain with stiffness 8/10, lumbar pain with radiation to the right leg. No head trauma. Has not received any medical treatment, what should you do?
Scenario: You receive a Tier 22 case, the accident occurred 24 hrs ago, complains of neck pain with stiffness 8/10, lumbar pain with radiation to the right leg. No head trauma. Has not received any medical treatment, what should you do?
Scenario: You receive an apparent Tier 12 case, T-bone accident on the driver's side. The accident occurred 24 hrs ago, initial medical attention was rejected because the client is not a US citizen. During the intake, the patient mentions TBI signs, neck and lumbar pain, and left shoulder pain. During the intake he mentions he has pain when breathing, you ask him to take a deep breath and he states he has significant acute pain. What should you do?
Scenario: You receive an apparent Tier 12 case, T-bone accident on the driver's side. The accident occurred 24 hrs ago, initial medical attention was rejected because the client is not a US citizen. During the intake, the patient mentions TBI signs, neck and lumbar pain, and left shoulder pain. During the intake he mentions he has pain when breathing, you ask him to take a deep breath and he states he has significant acute pain. What should you do?
An ER or UC visit is limited only to the initial treatment of a case.
An ER or UC visit is limited only to the initial treatment of a case.
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Pain Semiotics
Pain Semiotics
The study of signs and symbols associated with pain.
Emergency (Medical)
Emergency (Medical)
A medical situation needing prompt care; potentially life-threatening.
Non-Emergency Neck Pain
Non-Emergency Neck Pain
Neck pain that doesn't require immediate life-saving treatment.
Pain Evaluation Techniques
Pain Evaluation Techniques
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Urgency (Medical)
Urgency (Medical)
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Tier 22 Case (Injury)
Tier 22 Case (Injury)
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Tier 12 Case (Injury)
Tier 12 Case (Injury)
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ER/UC Visit (Initial Treatment)
ER/UC Visit (Initial Treatment)
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