In the VC3 guide, which item is not included in communications to the physician?

In the VC3 guide, which item is not included in communications to the physician?

• A. Patient's DODID
• B. Vital signs
• C. Allergies
• D. Current medications

Answer: (A)

Communications to the physician in the field focus on data that directly guide immediate care. Vital signs tell you how the patient is currently functioning and help determine priorities like airway management, fluids, and medications. Allergies alert you to the risk of harmful reactions and shape which drugs can be safely given and at what doses. Current medications reveal potential interactions or contraindications with emergent treatments and influence dosing decisions. The DOD identification number, while useful for administrative record-keeping, does not alter the clinical management you provide in the moment and raises privacy concerns when transmitted over field channels. Identity can be confirmed by name and date of birth in the hand-off, so the DODID is not included in the physician communication.

Communications to the physician in the field focus on data that directly guide immediate care. Vital signs tell you how the patient is currently functioning and help determine priorities like airway management, fluids, and medications. Allergies alert you to the risk of harmful reactions and shape which drugs can be safely given and at what doses. Current medications reveal potential interactions or contraindications with emergent treatments and influence dosing decisions. The DOD identification number, while useful for administrative record-keeping, does not alter the clinical management you provide in the moment and raises privacy concerns when transmitted over field channels. Identity can be confirmed by name and date of birth in the hand-off, so the DODID is not included in the physician communication.