ED Legal Letter – April 1, 2007
April 1, 2007
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Interactions with admitting or on-call physicians: Documenting discussions and utilizing physician extenders
A host of medical and legal issues arise when the emergency physician contacts the patient's private physician or the hospital's on-call physician to get a patient admitted to the hospital. -
Family's presence in ED may lower liability risk
A growing number of emergency departments (EDs) are allowing family members to be present during resuscitation, as a result of multiple research articles that consistently report that families want to be present and generally have a positive experience. -
ED observation units mean fewer missed diagnoses
Observation units significantly decrease an emergency department (ED) physician's liability risk. -
Special Report: Reduce risks in patients with shortness of breat
This checklist reminds us of potential steps or options that should be considered to reduce risks when caring for patients with shortness of breath in the emergency department (ED). -
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