In discussing an EMS response that involved potential negligence, your medical director asks you to determine whether the statute of limitations is active. As a knowledgeable EMT, you understand that you will need to determine which of these?
A) The exact action committed that is the basis for a negligence charge
B) If there is a proximate cause that can be linked to the bad outcome
C) If the allowed time for the patient to file a lawsuit has passed
D) The amount of money that can be awarded to the patient and family
C) If the allowed time for the patient to file a lawsuit has passed
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A 50-year-old man's implanted defibrillator has fired twice within the last hour. He is conscious and alert and complains of a "sore chest." Further assessment reveals that his chest pain is reproducible to palpation and is localized to the area of his implanted defibrillator. Treatment for him should include:
A) application of the AED and transport to the hospital. B) prompt transport with continuous monitoring en route. C) deactivating his defibrillator by running a magnet over it. D) up to three doses of nitroglycerin and prompt transport.
If this physician is a nonparticipating physician who does NOT accept assignment for this claim,
the total amount of the patient's financial liability (out-of-pocket expense) is A. $66.50 C. $190.00. B. $38.00 D. $152.00.
During an E/M service visit, Dr. Smith requests old medical records to review the patient's previous health history, complaints, diagnoses, and treatments. Which of the following best reflects the amount and/or complexity of data?
a. The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem b. Requesting or obtaining the patient's old medical records c. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test d. Collection of additional history from patient's family, caretaker or other source