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What is the interval of time from the earliest date a patient could have been infected to the date of treatment is known as the?
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I think in-patient drug treatment id better than out-patient.
Can visitors to a MRSA patient be infected?
Visitors to a MRSA patient be infected if precautions are not taken, and a visitor with a cut in their skin is especially susceptible to contracting the infection.
What can a nurse do if the patient refuse treatment and the doctor give treatment to the patient?
Thank the Dr. for providing the patient care and leave the room. Done.
Can a psych patient refuse treatment?
A psych patient, I think, can refuse getting a treatment like any other patient, unless he endangers himself.
What is an outline of treatment designed to remedy a patient's condition?
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Why does a patient with kidney disease resort to this kind of treatment?
Dialyses treatment
What is the name of the document a patient can sign that states the hospital will not be to blame if the patient chooses to refuse treatment and leave?
If a patient chooses not to receive the treatment doctors recommend, and the patient is in the ER or in-patient, the patient will be asked to sign a "Left against medical advice" type form. It releases the doctor and facility from any liability if the patient leaves, then gets sicker or dies after refusing treatment.
Can an injured person refuse first aid?
An injured person can refuse treatment. Although you should explain the consequences if they refuse treatment. For example, if somebody has a wound and they refuse treatment you should explain how it could get infected if not treated. However, if a patient has a possible injury to their head or is unable to make appropriate decisions due to a neurological condition then you could treat the patient but if you are a first aider then you should not treat the patient yourself and should contact 999 for further advice. As it is a grey area and can really depend on that specific case.
If a HIV patient lick a non HIV patient will that person be infected?
It would be unlikely to get HIV in the manner you describe.
What is the prognosis for a patient with infectious arthritis?
The prognosis depends on prompt treatment with antibiotics and drainage of the infected joint. About 70% of patients will recover without permanent joint damage. However, many patients will develop osteoarthritis.
If the penis of a healthy person touches the sperm of an HIV infected patient does he also becomes HIV infected?
He could become infected. There is a chance since it is a body fluid.
Is a patient showing Kaposi's sarcoma likely to be infected with HIV?
Yes they are.
