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Is it illegal to give medical advice over the phone?
It's inappropriate for providers to give advice over the phone when they've never seen or examined the person. In addition, providers can't tell via the phone if the patient is accurately describing the person's condition and they might misinterpret the information.
Can I call a hospital and ask for advice?
You can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get answers to medical questions. Registered nurses can answer many of your general health questions, and advise you to call a doctor or encourage you to seek emergency services if necessary.
Who should I call if I have a medical question?
You should always call 911 if you are having a medical emergency. If you or someone in your family needs expert, emergency care fast, one of our many Medical City Healthcare emergency locations has you covered.
Can nurses give medical advice over the phone?
Make sure that nurses know the risks. Nurses will be less likely to give advice over the phone if they understand the risks of a nurse giving medical advice without signed protocols from a physician, advises Cohen.Aug 1, 2003
Can nurses provide medical advice?
It is the nurses' responsibility to provide information and to therapeutically communicate with the patient so that the patient can make informed decisions with his primary care provider, family, etc. If one of my friends/family asks medical advice, I refer them to their own doc.
Is giving medical advice illegal?
Medical advice is given in the context of a doctor–patient relationship. A licensed health care professional can be held legally liable for the advice he or she gives to a patient. Giving bad advice may be considered medical malpractice under specified circumstances.
Can you call a hospital and ask for medical advice?
When to call your doctor If you think a person needs emergency treatment at a hospital, it's sometimes helpful to first call your doctor for advice. Do this only if you have the time and the doctor is immediately available. If not, then you should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Who should I call for medical advice?
Anytime you are not comfortable with a medical situation, call 911 (or your local emergency number), go to your nearest emergency room, or call your family healthcare provider.
Can I call the doctor just to ask a question?
You can request anything you want, but what you get might not be that. Just because you want it doesn't mean it's going to happen. A doctor will usually call if a test result or something is serious. If it's more testing, or normal results, you'll probably get the nurse or office people.
Can hospitals give medical advice over the phone?
However, it is not safe nor is it in your best interest to be given medical advice over the phone. You do have three options: — If you think this is an emergency, hang up now and dial 911. — If you have a doctor, please call them or whoever is on call for them.Aug 1, 2003
Can you call the ER and ask for advice?
When patients call the ED asking for medical advice, do the following to reduce risks: Don't give advice over the phone. "The rule of thumb is to say, If you think you are having an emergency, hang up and dial 911,'" Bell says.Aug 1, 2003