Re: OB: Twin delivery/availablity of anesthesiologist--long

From: DoctorJoe@aol.com
Thu Dec 31 11:43:08 1998


In a message dated 12/31/98 10:52:12 AM, Ealgail@aol.com writes:

<<Will the CRNA start the case without the MD Anesthesiologist in the room, in an emergency? We have CRNA's in the room, but they are not supposed to start a case without the MD present. Some of them will, but I have never been sure I could count on it. By always asking for their presence, if they have a delay, at least the ball is in their court, and you have cya. Linda Linda Morrison-Boczar, MD >>

What you mean by "ball in their court" is that they assume the legal liability. LOL

However, I've seen something of that sort, with the physician clearly documenting in the progress notes that the anesthesia people were late, etc, etc, and the progress note sheet mysteriously disappears and the physician gets "talked to" by the hospital administrator. Evil lives in hospitals, grasshopper.

Joe P.





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