Publications by authors named "Eli A Carrillo"
Prehosp Emerg Care
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Emergency physicians without specialized EMS training often face ethical dilemmas when assessing a patient's decision-making capacity, especially when patients refuse hospital transport.
- A modified Delphi method involving 19 expert physicians was used to reach consensus on best practices for evaluating capacity in these situations.
- Ultimately, the panel established 16 standardized guiding questions and recommendations to enhance the capacity assessment process, with discussions addressing patient concerns and alternative care options.
