You have just finished an ambulance run where a 45-year-old man had run his SUV into a utility pole. The driver was found slumped over the steering wheel, unconscious. A large electrical wire was lying across the hood of the vehicle. After securing scene safety, you were able to approach the patient and complete a primary assessment, in which you found a 6" laceration across his forehead. The patient regained responsiveness, was alert and oriented, and refused care. What are the consequences of falsifying a report?
A. It may result in a suspension and or a revocation of your license.
B. It gives other healthcare providers a false impression of assessment/findings.
C. It results in poor patient care.
D. All of the above.
Answer: D. All of the above.
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