title: Medical-legal considerations involved in the transport of critically ill patients.
abstract: The author explains the basic elements of negligence and describes how these elements are complicated by the very nature of the transport process. The author also provides information on establishing a transport program that will minimize patient injury and protect the transport team from liability. A list of tips for avoiding liability is also included.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Consortium, Oak Brook, Illinois.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Youngberg
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D004282:Documentation / Q000592:standards; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards; D012308:Risk Management / Q000592:standards; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D000078329:Workforce