Interpreting One Word Patient Condition Reports

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

Treated and Released � Patient was treated at 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 within normal limits. 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 be released only after the family is notified and after permission is granted from the family's legal representative.