What documentation must a physician on scene provide?

• A. A hospital badge
• B. Documentation of their status as a physician (copy of medical license)
• C. Their personal business card
• D. A notarized letter from the hospital administrator

Answer: (B)

On scene, responders need solid proof that the physician is legally authorized to provide medical care. A copy of the medical license serves as that verification, showing the physician is licensed and in good standing to practice in the jurisdiction. A hospital badge may identify someone as affiliated with a facility but doesn’t prove licensure. A personal business card has no credential verification, and a notarized letter from the hospital administrator is not a standard, timely way to confirm credentials in an emergency. So the required documentation is a copy of the medical license.