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Jason Rinehart presented to the emergency department (ED) of Akron General Medical Center with nausea, vomiting, and back pain.1 No definitive diagnosis was made, and the patient was discharged with medications to control his symptoms. He died hours after discharge, and an autopsy revealed an aortic dissection as the cause of death.

ED Discussions after Patient Death Not Covered by Peer Review Privilege

Jason Rinehart presented to the emergency department (ED) of Akron General Medical Center with nausea, vomiting, and back pain.1 No definitive diagnosis was made, and the patient was discharged with medications to control his symptoms. He died hours after discharge, and an autopsy revealed an aortic dissection as the cause of death.