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Can a nurse transport medications to a patient from another facility?
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∙ 11y ago
This entirely depends on the job description of the nurse. Usually, general nurse functions includes giving the medication and not really outside transportation except when it is ordered by a doctor or whom ever is in authority. However, ordering or deciding what medication is not part of the function of a nurse.
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Does doctor have to transfer a hospitalized patient?
Yes and no. The doctor is employed by the patient or his representative. If a patient decides to employ a different doctor then that new doctor can take over care of the patient whenever he or she chooses to do so (the new doc does not have to accept the patient). If that new doctor is at a different facility (hospital or nursing home) and agrees to accept the transfer then the patient can compel a transfer. The vast majority of times the old doctor and the transferring facility will cooperate and assist in this process, however, they do not need to do so. They can leave it up to the patient to find and arrange for the accepting doctor and facility and to arrange transport. Also, the transport may or may not be covered by insurance depending on the situation. So yes, if a patient wants to leave one facility and go to another or merely switch doctors he or she has the right to do so. But no, the current doctor is under no obligation to do this for the patient or even be helpful.
Can a patient be charged when being transported from one medical facility to another?
Yes, the patient is typically charged for the transportation.
What if a stroke patient quits taking all medications?
Stroke patients that stop their medications can develop numerous problems and couldpossibly have another stroke. One should never stop taking their medications without consulting with their doctor first. In this case it is extremely important for the patient to resume their medications and get in touch with their doctor.
Can a hospital charge for an emergency room overflow bed this is for a patient waiting for a bed to be place at another facility?
yup
When is 2012 patient transport week?
Patient Transport Week: Nov. 4-10
What is a person receiving care in a nursing facility is called a?
patient
What is discharge from the hospital?
Discharge from the hospital is the point at which the patient leaves the hospital and either returns home or is transferred to another facility such as one for rehabilitation or to a nursing home.
Is it okay for a nurse to chart on a 7pm-7am patient chart if she is only present 3 hours in the facility for that shift?
It is fraud to chart on a patient you did not provide care for. She must chart for the 3 hours she was responsible for the patient but not for the 9 that she wasn't at the facility.
How do patients who got the hospital by ambulance get home?
Usually a family member or friend will pick up the patient or they might take a taxi, or hospital patient transport can be organized. If the patient is bedridden, the ambulance may transport the patient home.
Why do coronary stent patients have to take medications?
Taking medications as prescribed. Aspirin and other heart medications may be prescribed, and the patient may need to take these medications for life.
For what types of emergencies is medical transport used?
Emergencies including, but not limited to, car accidents, fire, boat rescue, etc. will require medical transport. Medical transport is also used in non-emergencies as well, such as transporting a patient from one hosital to another.
What medications need to be stopped before having a tooth pulled?
The patient's use of drugs that thin the blood (anticoagulants). These medications include warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin. The patient should stop using these medications for three days prior to extraction.
