Whether urban, suburban, or rural in location, every emergency department manages the victims of gunshot wounds, some more frequently than others. It is essential to follow the principles of the management of penetrating trauma and not get distracted by impressive wounds.
The final statement,"Doctor X is leaving with the patient," dictated by Corey M. Slovis, MD, professor and chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, was regarding a critically ill patient who was being accompanied by the hospital's chief of trauma to the operating room. This was later incorrectly transcribed as "Doctor X is sleeping with the patient."
Although the EP is responsible for medical care delivered in the ED setting, every adult of sound mind has the right to refuse medical care, says Catherine A. Marco, MD, FACEP, a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at The University of Toledo (OH).
If time wasn't a factor and if charting were an enjoyable activity, emergency physicians (EPs) would presumably always produce thorough, accurate documentation a key factor in minimizing legal risks.
