#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
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CW: strangulation
…48 U.S. states, and survivors of strangulation should be offered the opportunity to speak with law enforcement.”
As mentioned earlier with sexual assault, the key word here is “offered.”
They are
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
CW: strangulation
“…of their individual state and federal laws regarding intimate partner violence reporting. As of 2021, strangulation occurring in the context of intimate partner violence is a felony in at least…
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
CW: strangulation
“When appropriate, social work and psychiatry should be consulted. No states specifically require mandatory reporting of strangulation; however, emergency providers should be aware…
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
CW: strangulation
Tissue can continue to swell for many hours after strangulation, and internal injuries often go undetected or minimized. Death can occur hours, or even days, after the assault.
Treatment is imperative.
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
CW: strangulation
…strangulation is another major red flag for abuse. Problematically, many victims do not get treatment immediately, which can lead to severe complications and death. Tissue can continue to swell 👇
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
spoilers ahead ⚠️
#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
CW: strangulation
Having said that. The scene showing strangulation understated the potential for delayed symptoms.
I wrote earlier about injuries that can indicate abuse. Along with twist breaks, strangulation is
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 12
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#SocialWork
#MedicalSocialWork
It would take an extraordinary circumstance for any medical staff to be alone in a room with an incarcerated patient. Typically they are restrained and have armed security present. 👇
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 7 spoilers ahead ⚠️
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CW: sexual assault
…might be the only thing we can return to that patient. Their choice. Their personal autonomy.
So that comes first and foremost.
Everything else, even medical care, is secondary to restoring choices.
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 7 spoilers ahead ⚠️
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CW: sexual assault
Really, all medical care should be patient-centered. But it’s not. Especially in a crisis, at a hospital.
Sexual assault is a crime of power. The first thing it takes away is the ability to choose. That
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 7 spoilers ahead ⚠️
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#SocialWork
CW: sexual assault
It does not matter what the police want the patient to do.
It does not matter what the medical staff wants the patient to do.
The only thing that matters in that room is what the patient wants.
#ThePitt Season 2, Episode 7 spoilers ahead ⚠️
CW: sexual assault
#MedicalSocialWork
#SocialWork
When a patient reports a sexual assault, there are two requirements for follow up medical care, in this order:
1) Patient-centered decision making
2) Medical assessment and treatment
Always.
#ThePitt season 2, Episode 4 spoilers ⚠️
CW: elder abuse
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#SocialWork
While we’re on the topic, they don’t seem to be addressing #ElderAbuse, which is also a major issue. It follows pretty similar ethical and professional standards to child abuse reporting.
Gotta assess for both.
#ThePitt season 2, Episode 4 spoilers ⚠️
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Also, the dad and his girlfriend aren’t the only ones around the kid. There’s coaches, teachers, other parents…. So even if we believe the dad and GF, it still doesn’t rule out the need for a report.
#ThePitt Episode 4 spoilers ahead ⚠️
CW: Eating disorder
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The scenario around assessing bulimia seemed reasonably accurate, imo.
Very glad they mentioned the under-diagnosis (and misdiagnosis) of BIPOC and esp Black women.
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Just connected a patient with local housing resources to ensure a safe discharge plan. Empowering clients to thrive post-hospitalization is what medical social work is all about! 💙 #MedicalSocialWork #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareHeroes
Running a support group for caregivers this week—reminding them to care for themselves too. Their strength inspires me every day. 🌟 #CaregiverSupport #MedicalSocialWork #MentalHealthMatters
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Collaborating with community mental health services to support a patient’s transition. Bridging gaps in care is what we do! #MentalHealthMatters #MedicalSocialWork #CommunityCare
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