BBQMAN~ I have presented this data numerous times since I have been on this forum. Good luck being heard!


djplong~ Late 1980's, late 1970's...whatever. I don't believe there was no signature even back that far. Someone had to give consent. I've been in the business since 1972 and some rules have been around for years. You just can't do medical procedures without consent.
DNR's didn't even get past the Supreme Court until the early 90's though, so you might want to check your timeline of events.
AS far as DRG's go, your experience in the healthcare industry should tell you that once those were in place (1983ish), if anything, the goals became get the patient out as fast as possible. DRG's dictate that there will only be one payment for the entire stay. No longer did doc's get whatever else they thought they could just to milk the patient, insurance co, medicare while they had a captive audience.