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I'm back with more info for those interested. The data: According to my chart, my blood pressure was over 140/90 on weeks 37, 38, and 39. (Specific readings were perhaps 142/92, 140/92, 144/90). Neither the nurse or the OB (who is a perinatologist) mentioned that these blood pressures were...

More of the story - vacationing doctor and blank signed order forms Thanks for your input so far. More about the context here: The doctor left behind a stack of blank order forms with her signature on them because at this hospital, RNs cannot order their own tests. There were no NPs or...

What is the name of your state? Wisconsin I have a question about the medical profession. Assume that a doctor goes on vacation and leaves patients in the hands of his or her staff of RNs with the understanding that the nurses will contact the covering physician if any concerns about patient...