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Intussusception and Midgut Volvulus
MONOGRAPH: It is imperative for ED physicians to differentiate children with life-threatening pathology requiring immediate intervention from the rest.
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This Documentation Can Strengthen the Defense of ED Wound Care Claims
Despite the routine nature of wound care in EDs, many wounds are initially managed inappropriately, and can result in significant complications and mortality.
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Should EP Defendant Reject Malpractice Attorney Assigned By Carrier?
The nuances of trial and of medical malpractice defense vary by state. Here's what to look for in an attorney.
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Help Defense Attorney to Attack Credibility of Plaintiff’s Expert Witness
The most effective way for a defense expert to attack the credibility of an opposing expert at trial is to give testimony that convinces the judge or jury that the plaintiff’s expert is wrong.
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Obesity a Factor in 8% of Closed ED Claims
If a patient's size prohibits the execution of a procedure, that doesn't necessarily equate to malpractice.
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Without Rationale in Chart, Defense of Discharge Claims Becomes Complicated, Experts Say
EPs who clearly and concisely document why a patient was discharged provide safety against potential litigation.
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It’s Not Enough to Prove Standard of Care Was Breached
EPs are in the same boat as all others if a physician’s record on achieving quality metrics can be used as evidence in proving medical malpractice.
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EHR failures create havoc for hospitals
The wide adoption of electronic health records and other electronic systems inevitably means that healthcare facilities will have to cope with outages. Several facilities recently have experienced how much the failure of one of those systems can cripple a hospital.
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Mount Sinai leverages smartphone technology to boost ED care coordination
Using telemedicine in the care and treatment of stroke patients is widely used and accepted at this point; the approach facilitates quick access to expert consultations when time to treatment is a critical factor. However, some medical centers are finding that there are other ways to take advantage of telemedicine in the emergency setting, and they’re testing out methods to most effectively leverage its ability to connect with patients from a remote location.
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Case study in how CMs can help make ACOs successful
According to one accountable care organization, the key to success is to change the healthcare philosophy of intermittent and emergent care to an ongoing, coordinated care philosophy.