> yet scant data indicates that it helps But this is not the case. In the UK, these observations are entered into a proforma by the nursing staff which allows

> yet scant data indicates that it helps But this is not the case. In the UK, these observations are entered into a proforma by the nursing staff which allows them to calculate a "National Early Warning Score". Based on the patients score, the nurse has to escalate to an appropriate team and the doctor on the appropriate team has to take the referral. Not only does this help identify deteriorating patients, but it helps to fight human factors like "I don't want to call such and such a doctor because they are always rude on the phone so I'll just leave it and hope it gets better" In terms of actual data, we have a national body (NICE) that provides guidelines and recommendations based on appraising the available data and research. For NEWS scores, see: For an overview: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg50/chapter/1-Guidance#physiological-observations-in-acute-hospital-settings https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg50/chapter/1-Guidance#phy... For the full report and evidence used to compile the guideline: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg50/evidence/full-guideline-pdf-195219037 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg50/evidence/full-guidelin...