A clinically-indicated ultrasound examination:

• Is performed for medical decision making for that patient during their emergency department visit

• Standard imaging consent is obtained

• Needs to be documented in QpathE and signed by the attending. When signed, the report and images will transfer to the patient’s chart, under the Imaging tab.

• The physician should discuss their examination as part of their medical decision making in the chart

An educational ultrasound examination:

• Is done for provider education only

• Requires patient verbal consent and the patient should verbalize understanding that the exam is for education only

• Must have a confirmatory study (CT, US, MRI) performed or ordered prior to the exam

• Will be reviewed with the confirmatory study

• Will have a completed worksheet in QpathE, but this information will not transfer to the patient’s chart

• No information about the educational study is discussed in the patient chart