Transferring patient from wheelchair

It is a mild summer afternoon in River City, where Inner City Urgent Care is located. The softball season is in full swing, and Inner City has treated its share of players and spectators who have had minor injuries. On this particular Tuesday, Bill Schwarz, a regular patient, comes in late in the day obvious pain. Sam Tyler, the clinical medical assistant on duty, quickly gets the patient into a wheelchair. From the patient’s description of the situation and the pain, Sam suspects a sprained ankle. Dr.Woo is on call and is available to examine the patient immediately. Dr.Woo asks Sam to transfer Bill from the wheelchair to the examination table.

1.) What are some of the general principles the medical assistant should observe during any transfer?

2.) Summarize the steps involved in transferring the patient from the wheelchair to the examination table.

3.) What are possible treatment choices Dr. Woo may use?