you are a medical assistant and work in an outpatient clinic.A 25-year-old woman seen by the physician you work for exhibits numerous bruises in various states of healing.When questioned she admits, " Yeah, my husband punches me around sometimes."The physician discusses the problem with her and suggests seeking police protection. When she refuses, you are asked by the physician to supply a list of resources for to her seek help in YOUR community.

1) Research the resources available in your community (or nearby communities) to help people who are victims of domestic violence.For example, is there a shelter in your community to help people in this type of crisis?If not, where is the closest facility?What other kinds of information would you give her?few paragraphs about these resources and/or support services.

2) Does Alaska law require either the physician or you to report this event?Assume there are no children in the home and no weapons have been used.Be very careful here as some websites can be misleading.

Good Samaritan Laws:

a-Exist in 48 states and the District of Columbia

b-Are consistent between states in the content and standard of care required

c-Protect persons against liability for negligence when rendering first aid

d-All of the above

In Alaska, which of the following has to be reported to authorities?

a.child molestation

b.elder neglect

c.injuries resulting from a firearm

d.all of the above

e.a and c only

In Alaska, if a mandated reporter does not report suspected child abuse, he or she may be charged with a misdemeanor.

True

False

In Alaska, if a patient tells her physician that she's been sexually assaulted by her husband, the physician must report it to the authorities.

True

False

Which of the following is false regarding child abuse?

a- Is defined in each state's statutes

b-Does not protect the reporter from liability in the event the reporter is mistaken

c-Mandates that child abuse be reported in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

d- Mandates that reporting can be oral or written.