Transfer

Robert F. Smith rfsmithmd at comcast.net
Fri Aug 17 15:43:07 BST 2007

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NO!!

The level I Trauma Center has the responsibility to accept an unstable
patient only after the sending hospital has stabilized the patient to the
best of their abilities and cannot offer the patient anything further. 

Ron,

I totally disagree with this. IMHO as soon as it is clear that the original
hospital will not or cannot adequately care for the patient transfer
immediately. If it is me or my loved one please do not "stabilize" first.
Stabilize = screwing around with crystalloid and blood and VOMIT till death
or further decompensation. Please put me in a fast ambulance and send me to
the hospital that is willing and able to immediately care for my injuries.

Rob

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