Comments on: Sign on the Dotted Line: No-Harm Contracts in the Clinical Setting http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/ An educational community for students and doctors spanning all the health professions. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:46:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Therapist4Chnge http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1290 Therapist4Chnge Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:15:20 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/03/12/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1290 Mira, In the right setting and circumstances it has shown to be effective, though many people try and use it in every situation, and it is not generalizable in all situations. I'm currently putting together a larger evaluation of the current literature, so I'll post more finding later this year as a follow-up. (Sorry for not replying sooner, I just happened to see this today) -Tim Mira,

In the right setting and circumstances it has shown to be effective, though many people try and use it in every situation, and it is not generalizable in all situations. I’m currently putting together a larger evaluation of the current literature, so I’ll post more finding later this year as a follow-up.

(Sorry for not replying sooner, I just happened to see this today)

-Tim

]]> By: MiraCheskis http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1289 MiraCheskis Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:12:52 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/03/12/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1289 ...but does it _really_ work? Does it really reduce the self-harming behavior? Are there any studies being done? Do we have any solid numbers, here? …but does it _really_ work? Does it really reduce the self-harming behavior? Are there any studies being done? Do we have any solid numbers, here?

]]> By: Therapist4Chnge http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1288 Therapist4Chnge Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:56:01 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/03/12/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1288 The use really isn't to shield the hospital, it is for the patient's safety, though some people incorrectly assume it can be used as a legal defense. The use really isn’t to shield the hospital, it is for the patient’s safety, though some people incorrectly assume it can be used as a legal defense.

]]> By: Solideliquid http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1287 Solideliquid Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:50:18 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/03/12/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1287 From speaking with our legal dept, this document provides very little in the form of legal protection in the event of a bad outcome. From speaking with our legal dept, this document provides very little in the form of legal protection in the event of a bad outcome.

]]> By: Therapist4Chnge http://www.studentdoctor.net/2008/03/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1286 Therapist4Chnge Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:20:44 +0000 http://studentdoctor.net/blog/2008/03/12/sign-on-the-dotted-line-no-harm-contracts-in-the-clinical-setting/#comment-1286 Here is a discussion on the topic: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=504057 Here is a discussion on the topic: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=504057

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