What Decision-Making Method Is Most Appropriate in an Emergency Room

question 38

Multiple Choice

What decision-making method is most appropriate in an emergency room setting where the chief of staff must make timely,immediate life-or-death decisions for incoming patients?

• A) decision by majority
• B) decision by consensus
• C) decision by authority
• D) decision by self
• E) none of the options are correct

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