It is always legal and ethical to dismiss a patient who will not pay for a medical service that was performed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Patients being treated for acute conditions cannot be dismissed for non-payment. State laws and/or medical society ethics rules may require more than one episode of non-payment before a patient can be dismissed.
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Just as you are arriving at the emergency department bay, your patient, on whom you started an IV at the scene, complains of sudden chills, back pain, and nausea. The patient appears flushed, and his skin is hot and moist to the touch. Which of the following most likely accounts for your patient's presentation?
A) Pulmonary thromboembolism B) Pyrogenic reaction C) Circulatory overload D) Anaphylaxis
Under managed care contracts, the patient's choice of providers is usually more extensive than in traditional fee-for-service
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The Paramedic's independent and interdependent role as a physician extender relies on ____.
A. leadership and honor B. leadership and experience C. leadership and stewardship D. leadership and discipline
Cricoid pressure is used during endotracheal tube placement to close off the esophagus to prevent reflux and aspiration for trauma patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.