An accurate and legible patient care report:

A. should be complete to the point where anyone who reads it understands exactly what transpired on the call.
B. is not possible on every call, especially if there is more than one patient or the patient is critically ill or injured.
C. provides immunity to the paramedic if the patient decides to pursue legal action against the paramedic.
D. is a relatively reliable predictor of the quality of care that the paramedic provided to the patient during the call.


Answer: A. should be complete to the point where anyone who reads it understands exactly what transpired on the call.

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