Physician On Scene

Question 1

3. What should EMS personnel do if the physician insists on actively participating in the patient’s care?🚩 TQ
   a) Ignore the physician’s requests
   b) Ask for a copy of their current medical license
   c) Follow the physician’s orders without question
   d) Contact the EMS Supervisor or Medical Control

Answer 1

b) Ask for a copy of their current medical license

Question 2

You are in the scene and the patient’s Physician is there and is giving you orders. What should EMS personnel advise the physician if he wants to direct prehospital care?
a) Advise them to leave the scene
b) Advise them of protocol to follow
c) Advise them to take over completely
d) Advise them to ignore protocols

Answer 2

b) Advise them that you have a protocol to follow

Question 3

Physician on scene gives an incorrect order. What will you do?
Let him know that you have to inform _______or ________

Answer 3

Let him know that you have to inform your medical supervisor or Medical control .

Document all interactions

If there is till disagreement, follow your protocols and/or orders from medical supervisor or Medical control

Question 4

What should EMS personnel do if the physician insists on actively participating in the patient’s care?🚩 TQ
a) Ignore the physician’s requests
b) Ask for a copy of their current medical license
c) Follow the physician’s orders without question
d) Contact the EMS Supervisor or Medical Control

Answer 4

Ask for a copy of their current medical license

Question 5

What action should EMS personnel take if the Paramedic in charge questions an order given by a Physician on scene or considers it harmful?🚩 TQ
a) Ignore the Paramedic’s concerns
b) Proceed with the order without hesitation
c) Resolve the issue with the EMS Supervisor or Medical Control
d) Disregard the order and continue with standard protocol

Answer 5

Resolve the issue with the EMS Supervisor or Medical Control