ED Legal Letter – May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016
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Using Your Stethoscope Could Land You in Handcuffs
Can doctors and nurses perform their duties without always looking over their shoulders?
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Plaintiff Attorney Must Prove Signs of Sepsis Were Present at Time of ED Visit
Because sepsis can kill or incapacitate, plaintiff attorneys often argue the patient should not have been discharged until it was ruled out or treated.
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Who’s Responsible if Orders Are Written for ‘Boarded’ Patient?
The responsibility must be “abundantly clear.”
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How Does a Plaintiff Attorney Make Case Against Supervising EP?
The changing landscape of healthcare delivery leads to more suits against physician assistants and nurse practitioners.