What if your ED misdiagnoses a public figure? Here's how to handle VIPs

Abstract

When caring for local or national VIPs, take extra steps to ensure the correct diagnosis is made without giving preferential treatment. Consult with colleagues to double-check your decision making in person or over the telephone. When asking for a second opinion, don't give the consultant your diagnosis. If you fill out an incident report, never allude to that in the patient's chart.