Interpreting One Word Patient Condition Reports

A patient condition report is one word which describes a patient's medical status. "Stable" is not a condition report and should not be used alone or with other condition reports.

The following are common patient conditions and their definitions:

• Treated and Released: Patient was treated at the 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 witin normal limis. 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 only be released after the family is notified.