A 72-year-old patient arrives for a lumbar spine MRI. During…
A 72-year-old patient arrives for a lumbar spine MRI. During screening, he reports having an implanted pacemaker but is unsure of the model. He is also experiencing mild shortness of breath and insists that “the doctor said it was fine.” No device card is available, and no documentation exists in the chart.What is the safest and most ethical action?