EMD Caller Interrogation Techniques 4

Question 1

What is 'caller assumption' in EMD, and why is it a problem?

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When the caller assumes the patient is fine without checking, leading to undertriage

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When the dispatcher assumes the caller is reliable without verifying

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When units assume the address is correct without GPS confirmation

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When the caller assumes EMS has arrived when they have not

Question 2

Why are 'leading questions' considered a risk in EMD caller interrogation?

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They suggest an answer to the caller, potentially distorting the information received

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They take too much time and delay dispatch

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They are prohibited by FCC regulations

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They require supervisor approval before use

Question 3

During interrogation for an unconscious patient, what is the critical secondary question after confirming unconsciousness?

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Is the patient breathing normally?

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Has the patient eaten recently?

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What is the patient's primary care physician's name?

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Is the patient wearing medical alert jewelry?

Question 4

A caller refuses to answer interrogation questions and demands units be sent immediately. What is the best EMD response?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch based on location information already obtained and continue trying to gather information

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Refuse to dispatch until questions are answered

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Argue with the caller until they cooperate

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Transfer the call to a supervisor and place it on hold

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'controlled pause' technique during an emotionally charged EMD interrogation?

Accepted Answer

To allow a brief silence that prompts the caller to fill in more detail

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To give the dispatcher time to consult protocol cards

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To record a timestamp in the CAD system

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To signal the caller that the dispatcher is busy

Question 6

When the patient is also the caller (self-reporting), how should interrogation be modified?

Accepted Answer

Use simpler language and ask questions in a way that does not increase patient panic

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Skip the chief complaint question since the patient should know it

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Immediately transfer to a medical supervisor

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Record only the patient's name and address and dispatch

Question 7

In EMD, what does 'information relay' refer to during caller interrogation?

Accepted Answer

The dispatcher repeating key answers back to the caller to confirm accuracy

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Transferring the recorded call to hospital staff

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Sending CAD notes to responding units

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Relaying caller emotions to the supervisory team