Foster physical Examinations
30
Oct
Arizona required physical exam for foster parents
What is the physical exam consist of
The purpose of the Physician’s Statement is to determine whether the patient is physically, emotionally, and mentally able to provide care for a foster/adoptive child. Responsibilities may include 24-hour supervision, personal care, transportation, positive behavior management, providing follow-up care and medical treatment, and administering medication.( State of Arizona)
Components of the physical examination:
- Evaluation of the patient’s general physical health
- Evaluation of the patient’s general emotional health
- a review of over the counter medications, and prescription medications and a determination if any of the over-the-counter or prescription medications regularly used by the patient would interfere with the safe care and supervision of children
- Review the Health Self Disclosure form (CSO-1232A)
- Does the patient present with or is known to have communicable diseases
These evaluations/physicals generally take between 30 and 45 minutes. A physical exam will be performed and a discussion of the patient’s medical history will be performed.
Components:
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General Physical Appearance
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Skin
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Eyes
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Ears
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Mouth/throat
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Cardiovascular
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Lungs/chest
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Abdomen
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Genito-urinary system including hernias
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Back/Spine
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Extremities/joints
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Neurological system including reflexes
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Gait
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Vascular system
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