Difference between revisions of "Primary"
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 20 July 2017
A primary refers to the main person or team taking care of a patient, particularly in the inpatient setting.
Who Can Be Primary?
Technically, any one of the numerous medical and surgical subspecialties can be primary.[1]
Who Should Be Primary?
More often than not: Medicine.[2]
Can a Primary Service Sign Off a Patient?
Technically no, but we're pretty sure some have tried.[3]
Related Terms
- Admission
- Amazon Prime
- Burnout
- Curbside Your Enthusiasm
- Dump
- First Responder
- On Board
- Second Responder
- Third Responder
- Weigh In
References
- ↑ History Made as Orthopedic Surgery Takes Patient as Primary (European Femur Journal)
- ↑ Infographic: Who Should Really Be Primary? (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Jealous of All the Consultants Who Signed Off, Primary Team Decides to Sign Off Too (Gomerblog)
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