What is the purpose of a "patient care report"?

The purpose of a "patient care report" (PCR) is primarily to document the details of patient assessment, treatment, and transport. This report serves as a crucial legal document that records the care provided to a patient during an emergency situation. It includes essential information such as the patient's vital signs, medical history, interventions performed, and the patient's response to those interventions.

Additionally, the PCR is used for communication among healthcare providers and can be vital for continuity of care when a patient is handed over to another medical professional. Accurate and comprehensive documentation in the PCR ensures that all involved in the patient's care have access to crucial information, and it can also serve as evidence in case of legal matters involving the care provided.

Other options don't encapsulate the primary function of a PCR. For instance, documenting financial transactions or outlining future care plans, while important, are not the primary focus of the report. Feedback to EMS training programs may occur through separate channels and reports, focusing more on educational aspects rather than individual patient care documentation.