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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Sometimes people who are not educated medically make rash judgements on medical treatments. Tests and treatments are misinterpreted and misinformation is spread. The persons involved are usually tense and fearful and may have heard or absorbed the information given them incorrectly.
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Thanks but a note of caution. All medical statements should be taken for what they are - suggestions. I state what I know but I could be wrong. In the hospital most if not all orders are reviewed by multiple people (Docs, nurses, RT, PT etc.).
We as nurses need to educate our patients on their discharge plans and are usually very good about making sure the patient and their family understand the plan of care. I haven't worked in the ED but I'm sure they have the same goals.