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Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

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Key Points• Boundaries between physician and patient permit the unique intimacy of the physician–patient relationship.• Sexual contact crosses these boundaries and violates the relationship.• Erotic feelings are signs of potential boundary crossings.• Physicians and patient erotic feelings and behaviors can be constructively managed.• It is highly recommended to consult with a faculty member or trusted colleague whenpotential boundary issues of any kind are detected, and to practice prevention beforeproblems emerge.Male providers are required to have a female chaperons present for female breast,pelvic, and rectal examinations.PSYCHIATRIC TEMPORARY CUSTODY (5150):Effective June 2003, <strong>Resident</strong>s no longer write 5150’s. Any discussion about a 5150 for aninpatient needs to occur between the patient’s attending physician and the Shasta County Mental<strong>Health</strong> Department or the Redding Police Department (police have the 5150 privilege).REPORTABLE CASES:California law mandates that all health care practitioners make a formal report to the relevantauthorities when providing professional care to a person suffering from:• Injury caused by a firearm or assault or abusive conduct• Sexual assault/rape• Child abuse• Abuse of elders and dependent adults• An injury or condition resulting from neglect or abuse in a patient transferred fromanother health facility resulting from neglect or abuseAdditional information or reporting requirements may be found in the California <strong>Health</strong>CareAssociation Consent Manual; these are available for review at MFHC, Mercy Ob clinic,Hospital Administration, and from departmental nursing supervisors.Note that simple, standardized forms are available in the family health center (MFHC) and in thehospital (obtained from the nursing staff) for use in fulfilling the written reporting requirementsdescribed above.All residents should feel welcome and comfortable obtaining guidance and assistance from afaculty member or attending in any case in which potential reporting requirements exists.Consulting and coordinating in these situations is often indicated in order to ensure that sensitivelegal and ethical requirements are fulfilled.Page 110 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc

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