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Media Inquiries
For all media or police inquiries regarding news or patient conditions, please call 860.585.3002 or email kstankus@bristolhospital.org.
Bristol Health’s Authorized Spokesperson
Kaitlyn Stankus
Director, Foundation & Public Relations
Availability of Patient Conditions
Only an authorized spokesperson is permitted to release the following information which is consistent with the patient confidentiality policy at Bristol Health.
The term “stable” should not be used as a condition. Furthermore, this term should not be used in combination with other conditions, which by definition, often indicate a patient is unstable.
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.
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