Thanks for moving this forward! For your fellow ED docs at your shop, please share this article and a copy/paste-able smart phrase that can be shared. Note that the following phrase is not vetted but your site medical director and you could consider reviewing with legal counsel to be triple-sure about the appropriateness.
“I am concerned about the life-threatening risks to the patient due to delays in treatment for *** (e.g. PPROM, impending sepsis, ectopic pregnancy resulting in hemorrhagic shock) and so am initiating *** (e.g.medication, a specialist consult, transfer to nearest capable facility). Patient (***and their family) states that they understand the risks, benefits and alternatives and agrees with the plan.
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Antony Hsu, MDThanks for moving this forward! For your fellow ED docs at your shop, please share this article and a copy/paste-able smart phrase that can be shared. Note that the following phrase is not vetted but your site medical director and you could consider reviewing with legal counsel to be triple-sure about the appropriateness.
“I am concerned about the life-threatening risks to the patient due to delays in treatment for *** (e.g. PPROM, impending sepsis, ectopic pregnancy resulting in hemorrhagic shock) and so am initiating *** (e.g.medication, a specialist consult, transfer to nearest capable facility). Patient (***and their family) states that they understand the risks, benefits and alternatives and agrees with the plan.