If a on-scene physician asks you to administer a medication that is not in your protocol, what is the appropriate action?

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If a on-scene physician asks you to administer a medication that is not in your protocol, what is the appropriate action?

Operate within your established protocol and scope of practice. Medications and dosing are approved to keep care safe and consistent. If someone on scene asks you to give a drug not listed in your protocol, you should refuse and follow the protocol. This protects the patient from untested or unsupported treatments, reduces liability, and keeps care aligned with system standards. If there’s a need to pursue a non-protocol medication, the proper route is to obtain explicit authorization or a formal order through the appropriate medical control process, rather than acting outside the protocol. Administering a non-listed drug or proceeding without authorization undermines safety and accountability.

Operate within your established protocol and scope of practice. Medications and dosing are approved to keep care safe and consistent. If someone on scene asks you to give a drug not listed in your protocol, you should refuse and follow the protocol. This protects the patient from untested or unsupported treatments, reduces liability, and keeps care aligned with system standards. If there’s a need to pursue a non-protocol medication, the proper route is to obtain explicit authorization or a formal order through the appropriate medical control process, rather than acting outside the protocol. Administering a non-listed drug or proceeding without authorization undermines safety and accountability.

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