Inter Hospital Referral & Transfer.

Below are primary role of a Pre hospital care unit (PHC) Provider in inter-hospital referrals, except

• Coordinating the transfer logistics

• Performing advanced medical procedures during transport

• Assessing the patient's condition and initiating the referral process

• Driving the ambulance to the receiving hospital

Which of the following is NOT a potential problem that may occur during patient transfer?

• Equipment failure

• Patient condition deteriorating

• Vehicle breakdown

• Excessive hospital paperwork

In terms of preparedness for patient transfer, what does "mode of transportation" primarily refer to?

• The type of vehicle used for transfer (e.g., ambulance, helicopter)

• The route taken to the receiving hospital

• The speed at which the transfer occurs

• The number of staff accompanying the patient

What is a crucial component of transfer documentation?

• Patient's favorite food preferences

• Complete medical history including allergies and current medications

• Names of all staff members at the referring hospital

• Detailed description of the ambulance's mechanical condition

Which of the following is considered a pitfall in the patient transfer process?

• Over-communication between healthcare teams

• Thorough equipment checks before departure

• Inadequate assessment of the patient's stability for transfer

• Following established transfer protocols strictly