Re: Helicopter risk/benefit

[Ken Lawson-Williams <Macgyver@FlightMedicMail.com>]

Thank you Nick. You saved me the trouble of posting...

Fly Safe. 
Ken L-W CCEMT-P/WMT

Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.


--- "Nick Nudell" <nick@glacierems.com> wrote:
>Bob
>
>When a physician requests a certain mode of transport, that is all it is, a
>request. It is not an order, as in a medication order. The physician is
>responsible to determine the need for transport, stabilize for transport,
>and ensure that the requested transporter is capable of providing the
>necessary care. When that physician signs the COBRA form, they are
>indicating that they have reviewed the method chosen and deem it
>appropriate.
>
>
>> How would it sound for a medical crew to question the referring MD's
>decision about the
>> form of transport.
>This happens all the time. This is a very appropriate use of EMS providers
>judgment in many cases. You have to constantly question decisions made to
>ensure that you feel they are in the patients best interest. If you do not
>feel that the MD made the appropriate decision, they you should not just 'go
>along' with it until your concerns have been appropriately addressed!

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