A clinically-indicated ultrasound examination:
Is performed for medical decision making for that patient during their emergency department visit
Standard imaging consent is obtained
Needs to be documented in QpathE and signed by the attending. When signed, the report and images will transfer to the patient’s chart, under the Imaging tab.
The physician should discuss their examination as part of their medical decision making in the chart
An educational ultrasound examination:
Is done for provider education only
Requires patient verbal consent and the patient should verbalize understanding that the exam is for education only
Must have a confirmatory study (CT, US, MRI) performed or ordered prior to the exam
Will be reviewed with the confirmatory study
Will have a completed worksheet in QpathE, but this information will not transfer to the patient’s chart
No information about the educational study is discussed in the patient chart
