True or False: The physician will cosign protocol orders.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends on the order

Answer: (A)

Cosigning protocol orders ensures physician review and approval of automated actions tailored to the patient. In inpatient Epic workflows, protocol orders streamline care but still require physician oversight. The cosigner verifies the patient’s condition, allergies, current meds, and the protocol’s appropriateness before it is fully activated. Because that physician review is required, the statement that the physician will cosign protocol orders is true. While there can be exceptions in some contexts, the standard practice in most Epic inpatient settings is for a physician to cosign.