Despite your numerous, sincere efforts to convince a 40-year-old man to consent to EMS treatment and transport, he refuses. After explaining the potential consequences of his refusal and determining that the patient has decision-making capacity, you ask him to sign an EMS refusal form, but he refuses to do that as well. You should:
A. document the patient's refusal, but leave the refusal form blank because only the patient can legally sign
it.
B. sign the refusal form, include the date and time, and have your partner witness it with his or her signature.
C. advise the patient that unless he signs the refusal form, he cannot legally refuse EMS treatment or transport.
D. ask a family member, law enforcement officer, or bystander to sign the form verifying that the patient refused to sign.
When providing a patient report via radio you should?
When providing a patient report via radio, you should protect the patient's privacy by: not disclosing his or her name. You are providing care to a 61-year-old female complaining of chest pain that is cardiac in origin. Your service utilizes a multiplex communication system.
Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise?
Why is it important that your radio report to the receiving facility be concise? The emergency department needs to know quickly and accurately the patient's condition.
What elements are typically included in the patient care report?
There are seven elements (at a minimum) that we have identified as essential components to documenting a well written and complete narrative..
Dispatch & Response Summary. ... .
Scene Summary. ... .
HPI/Physical Exam. ... .
Interventions. ... .
Status Change. ... .
Safety Summary. ... .
Disposition..
When communicating with medical control via radio You should quizlet?
When assessing an anxious 55-year-old male with chest pain, you should: ask him how he prefers to be addressed. When communicating with medical control via radio, you should: avoid the use of complicated medical terminology.