ED Legal Letter – February 1, 2015
February 1, 2015
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Georgia Courts Continue to Define its Emergency Care Reform Law
Georgia’s tort reform law remains at the forefront of medical malpractice litigation.
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Angry Patients Sometimes Just Want Answers
Rude, dismissive treatment is the underlying cause of many malpractice suits. Simple communication practices can prevent some ED claims.
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New Ruling on NPDB Reporting Requirements Affects ED Programs
Early offers of compensation to an ED patient may require reporting to the National Practitioner Data Base, according to a May HHS ruling.
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Defensive Medicine Can Complicate Emergency Physician’s Defense
Ordering tests that aren’t indicated can backfire legally
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Malpractice Reform Didn’t Change EPs’ Practices
Three states enacted legislation that changed the malpractice standard for emergency care to gross negligence.