fortsmithman
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Has anyone ever seen in Emergency if Roy or Johnny have ever filled out a pcr or other paper work. Also on Third Watch has ether Doc or Carlos filed out pcr's or other paper work.
Emergency and third watch PCR's
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JJR512
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I can't say that I have, which doesn't mean that they haven't, but I imagine that ranks right in there with tasks like brushing teeth or taking out the trash: Things that just aren't interesting enough to waste storytelling time. Now if they came up with a story that somehow involved paperwork, then of course you would see them doing it.
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My favorite Carlos quote is:
Carlos: I know my stuff, I don't get in the way, I'm not above doing some of the dirty work. I definitely know the medical, the paperwork's not a problem. I'll drive if you want, I'll ride if you want. I'm flexible, and flexible is what you want in a partner. You remember that.
Kim: Oh yeah, not to mention sexist, self-absorbed, juvenile...
Carlos: I know my stuff, I don't get in the way, I'm not above doing some of the dirty work. I definitely know the medical, the paperwork's not a problem. I'll drive if you want, I'll ride if you want. I'm flexible, and flexible is what you want in a partner. You remember that.
Kim: Oh yeah, not to mention sexist, self-absorbed, juvenile...
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Well considering my F.D. still only gets a name and address and no other paperwork, I doubt it. As well, my documentation in the 70's was limited to .."What happened & what did you do?".... ALS w/intubation and full round of medications (about 10-15) was a whopping $35.00
Never watched turdwatch enough to see if they displayed them documenting or not...
Never watched turdwatch enough to see if they displayed them documenting or not...
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I never saw Donna Reed cleaning the bathroom, never saw Andy Griffith cleaning the dog poop up off the lawn. Remember, its not real!
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fortsmithman
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Also I never Andy arrest any drunks in mayberry.
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There was a town drunk, but I think he was always already in the jail cell when the episode or segment started. As I seem to recall, Andy always left the cell unlocked so he could leave whenever he felt sober enough.
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Third Watch, or Turd Watch...:unsure:
I loved the show, but not for its realism (or lack thereof) at times. I remember one episode where Doc had an MVA pt. trapped in a vehicle or something to that effect, and Doc calls medical control on his cell phone for permission to perform an in-the-field amputation of the pt's leg. When he's told 'no' he tells the physician that he could not hear him, the signal's bad, etc. and hangs up and I believe he performs it anyway ( it's been a long time since I've seen the episode so I could be wrong about that part).
Another thing about Turd Watch is when they bring the pt. to the E/R there is seems to ALWAYS be a bed for the pt. In reality, unless the pt. is in extremis the triage is usually not that quick.
I loved the show, but not for its realism (or lack thereof) at times. I remember one episode where Doc had an MVA pt. trapped in a vehicle or something to that effect, and Doc calls medical control on his cell phone for permission to perform an in-the-field amputation of the pt's leg. When he's told 'no' he tells the physician that he could not hear him, the signal's bad, etc. and hangs up and I believe he performs it anyway ( it's been a long time since I've seen the episode so I could be wrong about that part).
Another thing about Turd Watch is when they bring the pt. to the E/R there is seems to ALWAYS be a bed for the pt. In reality, unless the pt. is in extremis the triage is usually not that quick.