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Difficult Encounters: A CMO and CNO Respond AHRQ WebM&M icon
Ring EJ, Hirsch JE. AHRQ WebM&M [serial online]. October 2009.
Cardiology consultation on an elderly man admitted to the orthopedic service following a hip fracture reveals aortic stenosis. The cardiologist recommends against surgery, due to the risk of anesthesia. When the nurse reads these recommendations to the orthopedic resident, he calls her "stupid" and contacts the OR to schedule the surgery anyway. The Chief Medical Officer is called to intervene.
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