WE also have PathNet, and the Emergency Dispense is nice. Just freetext in a name. When ER askes for emergency O neg, we ask ER for a name. Sometimes the patient is known. ER also has a list of made up names, but in our location, they could be real! We also photocopy the unit and attach segments to it w/the unit stickers, time permitting - makes it easier to do computer work and follow up XM later. Question about getting a Dr's signature for issuing uncrossed blood: We have an ancient form the Dr signs. Usually write in the name or use a hospital label, and have the Dr sign it, when things calm down. Have never had a problem with not getting a signature. Our new LIS, PathNet, has a place for the Dr to sign, on the actual BB Emergency Tag. HAve not used it though, as I assumed the Dr would prefer to sign 1 document , instead of multiple documents (each tag). The benefit of the Dr signing each emergency tag would be that the signature is in the patients chart, but it would not reside in the lab. Where should the Dr's signature for release reside? In the Blood Bank, in the patients chart or both?