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Although nurses cant be held individually liable under EMTALA, they can still be held liable under their states Nurse Practice Act and be named in medical malpractice lawsuits, says Shelley Cohen, RN, CEN, an educator for Health Resources Unlimited, a Hohenwald, TN-based consulting company specializing in ED triage and health care leadership.
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In recent years, the analysis of complex system errors, such as medical errors occurring in the ED, has changed from simply labeling and punishing individuals to understanding the underlying systems that contribute to medical error. In this issue of Emergency Medicine Specialty Reports, error in the ED and its contributing factors will be discussed, as well as steps to develop a culture of safety.
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Greenfield RH. Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):144.
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The American Heart Association dietary recommendations. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(suppl 12):S1-S2.
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Kiefer D. Got calcium? Practical clinical pearls. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):140-143.
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Marcolina S. Cholesterol- and glucose-lowering effects of fenugreek. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):136-139.
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O'Mathuna DP. Low-carbohydrate diets and weight loss. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(12):133-136.
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This issue discusses some of the pitfalls that may arise in the care of the psychiatric patient. The lessons learned may assist EPs and nurses in reducing their malpractice risk, but more importantly, assist them in providing a safe disposition for these patients.
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