STAT is derived from latin word ‘Statim’ means with no delay or immediately.
However it depends on prime concern, if the staff has list of STAT’s order to be administered, the condition of the patient, type of the drug play a role in determining the priority, Grumpiness of the consultant can be added last on priority list.
Just because it is STAT dose, as a patient do not expect the medical staff to drop everything they are doing to administer the drug. They know it is on STAT order and it will be done as soon as possible. I can assure you that.
On a self medicating prescription it could also mean that the doctor expects the patient to take the medicine as soon as possible.
Remember, STAT is usually a one dose
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