[Scan-DC] Priority 4

[Cathy Drzyzgula]

I have never heard a priority assigned to a patient who wasn't transported,
whether for treatment or a "rule out" examination.

Cathy D.

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From: scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Clegg
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:19 PM
To: Alan Henney; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Priority 4

Thanks Alan and Doug,

Seems like there could be confusion over Priority 4. Someone could either be
so injured as to be dead (does not require medical attention); or could be
perfectly fine (also does not require medical attention). Do the dispatchers
and others listening just hope to catch the meaning by the context, or is
there further information that is relayed to indicate whether the person is
dead or fine?

Is this priority code system poised to go out the window with the current
push to communicate in plain language?

Andy