Tag Archives: Emergency Departments

Informed Consent Documentation for Emergency Care

08-December-2014 Rajeev Rajagopal Emergency Room Transcription

Though majority of procedures performed in emergency departments (EDs) do not need formal written consent, informed consent is a required process for procedures that have high risks. Documentation of informed consent is very important. If the informed consent is not … Continue reading →

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Why Documentation of Vital Signs in Emergency Departments Should Be Consistent

10-November-2014 Julie Clements Emergency Room Transcription

Though the monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, peripheral oxygenation and pain) is a commonly performed task in emergency departments (EDs), there are no published standards of care that provide appropriate guidelines for the frequency … Continue reading →

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