Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

ECG Screenings

Hi,

I'm new to cardiac nursing and I was recently approached to work with a company as an independent contractor to perform 3-lead ECGs as a screening tool for their clients. My concern is that the ECGs would require immediate interpretation with minimal supervision, so I would be 100% responsible for accurately reading and explaining the results. Is there any risk to me or my license if I agree and misread or misinterpret a result? - thanks!

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    • Admin

    Would be VERY reluctant to take such a position without checking fully with

    *one's malpractice insurance carrier

    *one's BON

    Concerns are that you would be "100% responsible for accurately reading and explaining the results."

    In a hospital setting, Cardiologists are responsible for this.

    Problem is: malpractice with injury and possible criminal charges if you practice medicine without a license.

    Study the contract very carefully, possibly with attorney advice (from one who has experience with nursing/medical issues), before embarking on this.

    Possibly those who created the position are not aware of the demarkation lines between nursing scope of practice/responsibility and MD practice, and possible huge problems confusing the two?

    Good luck.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.