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Is it ok for rn to fax md if elderly person is found on the floor?

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Call, if rn suspects injury. Fax, if rn feels patient has no injury. Md should evaluate patient for any treatable causes of fall. Medication review is mandatory.

Answered 11/3/2012

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