Coagulation Disorders

Coagulation Disorders - The next question on the list is, "Do the electrologist have any blood disorders or hemophilia?"  If the answer is yes, the electrologist cannot work on these patients without the express written permission of a doctor. I would not work on a patient with hemophilia because the risk is just too great. Also, ask patients about their use of medication such as beta-blockers, which dilate the blood vessels.  These medications can result in bruising, excessive bleeding and abnormal blood disorders.    

Other coagulation disorders can be brought under control by certain medications, for example beta-blockers, heart medications and anti-hypertensive medication that dilate the capillaries, veins and arteries. These medications can lead to extremely sensitive skin, which can result in bruising and bleeding. It is imperative that the electrologist thoroughly record medications taken by the electrologist patient and keep the electrologist patient information updated and current.  Professional electrologists do not take chances with their patients' health.  

When recording unfamiliar medication on the case history, always refer to the electrologist Merck manual for medical conditions and a Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) for side effects of prescribed medications.  

Coagulation Disorders below:

1.    Does the patient take anticoagulant/or coagulants? 
Write "yes" or "no"

2.    If "yes," what medical condition? 
State condition

3.    The physician(s) who prescribes these medications 
This information should be listed in the first page and here.

4.    What specific medications does the patient take? 
List medication and dosage.

5.    Is the electrologist condition under control? 
List as stated by patient.

6.    Does the patient have an internally placed pacemaker? 
Attention galvanic and blend operators: There is a possibility that that galvanic current could interfere with a pacemaker. It is safe to short-wave treatment with pacemakers if the electrologist one doubt always consult the patient’s physician before starting treatment.

7.    Does any medical condition handicap the electrologist in any way? 
If "yes," state how.

8.    Does the patient bruise easily?

9.    If answered "yes," there is a possibility that the level of medication taken by the patient requires readjustment. If the patient has any questions about starting treatment, the electrologist should not begin until the she or he receives a physician's clearance. Never jeopardize the patient's health or the electrologist practice! Always consult a patient's physician when in doubt!

Signature and Completion   

I acknowledge all information stated in this case history card is true to the best of my knowledge and understand electrolysis is a series of treatments.

Signature ___________________________

Parent or Guardian___________________________

Case History by ___________________________

This paragraph at the end of the history is very important and must be signed upon completion of the history. If the patient refuses, do not work on them. This case history has been designed for the electrologist to become aware of the electrologist patient's pertinent medical data. If a patient is dishonest and signs an inaccurate history and then later makes a malpractice claim, the electrologist is well protected. All case histories must be accurate and the electrologist must stress to the patient that all case histories are strictly confidential.