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criteria_for_critical_results_and_process_for_reporting_calling_of_results

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Criteria for critical results

General Policy

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MSK specific

  • Acute fracture/dislocation
  • Septic arthritis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Acute infection (Osteomyelitis, Soft tissue abscess)
  • Non accidental trauma
  • Bone tumor

Process for reporting/calling of critical results

  • Try to contact an ordering physician (preferably by phone) if the patient is an outpatient.
  • Try to contact an ordering physician or a caring nurse (preferably by phone) if the patient is an inpatient.
criteria_for_critical_results_and_process_for_reporting_calling_of_results.1278058435.txt.gz · Last modified: 2012/04/03 01:52 (external edit)