Hospital Patient Safety
Mary Black Health System (MBHS) supports the education and development of clinical trainees: students, volunteers, vendors, licensed professionals—such as nurses—pharmacists, physical therapists, phlebotomists, radiology specialists, medical students or other healthcare providers. MBHS does not have interns or residents on staff or rendering care. Clinical trainees perform their duties under the supervision of an instructor, preceptor, physician or other professional healthcare provider with the scope of their practice for their education and experience. All clinical trainees will be identified by wearing badges that clearly state their name, school and title.
Your attending physician is the person responsible for your care while you are in the hospital. The attending physician may change during your hospital stay, depending upon the type of care or services required for your care. No medical students, interns or residents will be involved in making treatment decisions or participating in invasive procedures. Some attending physicians work closely with a physician assistant or nurse practitioner (Allied Health Professional). In this instance, these allied health professionals would be making treatment decisions and participating in your care. Allied health professionals are credentialed by the hospital.
It is your right at any time during your hospital stay to discuss your personal medical care with your attending physician. Upon request, a nurse will provide you with your attending physician’s phone number and assist in placing the call. If you are unable to make a personal call, upon request, a nurse will call your attending physician to inform him/her or a designee of your concern and your need for one-to-one communication. In addition, you may request at any time to speak with a MBHS department manager or supervisor to discuss concerns about your treatment plan or hospital care.
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