Difference between revisions of "Primary"
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'''Who Can Be Primary?''' | '''Who Can Be Primary?''' | ||
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| − | Technically, any one of the numerous medical and surgical subspecialties can be '''primary'''. | + | Technically, any one of the numerous medical and surgical subspecialties can be '''primary'''.<ref>History Made as Orthopedic Surgery Takes Patient as Primary |
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'''Who ''Should'' Be Primary?''' | '''Who ''Should'' Be Primary?''' | ||
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| − | More often than not: Medicine.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/primary/ Infographic: Who Should Really Be Primary?]</ref> | + | More often than not: Medicine.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/primary/ Infographic: Who Should Really Be Primary? (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''Can a Primary Service Sign Off a Patient?''' | '''Can a Primary Service Sign Off a Patient?''' | ||
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| − | Technically no, but we're pretty sure some have tried. | + | Technically no, but we're pretty sure some have tried.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/04/signed-off/ Jealous of All the Consultants Who Signed Off, Primary Team Decides to Sign Off Too (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
Revision as of 00:03, 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
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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