A patient states that he has suffered from chronic neck pain ever since an accident. Further, he states that he is filing a lawsuit against the EMTs since they failed to put a cervical collar on him at the time and in his eyes, this is the reason he has daily neck and back pain. The EMT can remember the incident well and remembers putting a collar on the patient. As such, his best defense would be:

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The best defense in this situation would be to present written documentation of collar placement on the patient care report (PCR). This serves as a legal record of the care that was provided and can refute any claims made by the patient. The PCR is considered a legal document and is admissible in court. Testimony from a supervisor or presentation of the standard of care may also be helpful, but the PCR is the most concrete form of evidence. The patient's medical records may also be useful in showing that the neck pain existed prior to the alleged incident with the EMTs.

A Patient States That He Has Suffered from Chronic Neck