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Embolic Risk in Endocarditis
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The attraction of Magnet
It is not surprising that in the competitive healthcare marketplace, for some facilities, getting the stamp of approval from The Joint Commission just isn't enough. -
Is era of patient-reported outcomes at hand?
The age of the process measure may be nearing its end, or at least the end of its heyday. -
NQF endorses Medicare cost measure
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Do you need to do an RCA on your RCA?
Make sure your analysis can fix a problem. -
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Sue EP? There's No Particular Profile
When an emergency physician (EP) receives notice of a lawsuit, the plaintiff often turns out not to be the first patient who comes to mind. -
Patient Sued Multiple EPs in Two EDs: One Settled, Others Dismissed
A male patient in his 30s was seen at an emergency department (ED), where he displayed some evidence of epidural abscess, but was discharged with a diagnosis of back pain. -
ED Legal Letter - Full March 1, 2014 Issue in PDF
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This Charting Can Prevent Allegations of Delayed Transfer Against EP
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Court Rulings Say EP, Not On-call MD, Was Legally Responsible for Patient
An on-call specialist may have given recommendations for an emergency department (ED) patient's care, but that doesn't mean he or she is legally responsible.