Have you ever fixed a Doctor's mistake?

[midwestRN]

Have you ever discovered a mistake made by a doctor, but fixed it before it affected the patient. Like prescribing a med they are allergic to. Wrong med, dose, test, patient, etc. I know you have. But did the patient ever know? I bet not. Because the Dr is All-Knowing. I wish the general public could see how they rely on us to keep them straight. Maybe a few minds would be changed about the All-Knowing.

[pebbles, BSN, RN]

Originally posted by RyanRN

Sure, and they have caught plenty of mine! Goes with the territory of working as a TEAM!

Agreed 100% Ryan! I truly think teamwork is the best way to help ourselves, each other and the PATIENTS..... Nursing, in most areas, cannot work in a vacuum... neither can medicine. :)

[coleen]

Yes and sometimes you have to think quick to get Dr.'s attention without alerting the patient when you are right there in room with them and he is about to do something contraindicated for that patient.

I've noticed that some Dr.'s get angry if you call them with a prescription med or dosing error but most are grateful.