You call the hospital to give report about your critically injured trauma patient. When you arrive, the staff is unprepared for your arrival and the physician is angry that you did not call and alert the hospital of your impending arrival. Your best protection in a case such as this is to:
A) have your supervisor will intervene on your behalf.
B) assume that the physician has a reputation for being difficult.
C) assure the staff you would never make a mistake like that.
D) Use a recorded line when communicating with the hospital.
Answer: D
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