Moderator ventana Posted June 25, 2021 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2021 22 hours ago, rev ronin said: For a truly acute thing, I don't even hint to patients that signing AMA is an option. I call 9-1-1 and they can sign AMA with the medics. yup you call 911 EMT/Medics show up - they are under medical control for liability IF they get get a signed AMA you are pretty much 100% off the hook, but I would still document a very pointed note they were told to go or else.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltawave Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/24/2021 at 7:40 PM, ventana said: what do they mean??? ICA DIB These are not abbreviations I am used to Neither am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc56 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/20/2021 at 10:03 AM, ventana said: Ica? dib? Late to checking back on the forum. ICA= Intermediate cardiac bed, next step up is ICU. DIB= Difficulty in Breathing or Shortness of Breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.