Interpreting One-Word Patient Condition Reports
A patient condition report describes a patient's medical status. "Stable" is not a condition report and should not be used alone or with other condition reports.
- Treated and Released — Patient was treated at facility and released.
- Undetermined — Patient is awaiting physician assessment or is currently being evaluated by a physician.
- Good — Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
- Fair — Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
- Serious — Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
- Critical — Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
- Death — Patient's death can be released only after the family is notified and after permission is granted from the family's legal representative.