ED Legal Letter – December 1, 2016

December 1, 2016

• ‘Superstar’ Expert Witness Strategy Backfired in These Malpractice Cases

  Believable, likeable EP is better bet with jurors.

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• Defend Against Improper Discharge of ED Patient

  In malpractice cases alleging an ED patient was improperly discharged, one expert says the top allegation is lack of patient stability at discharge.

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• Tough to Legally Justify X-rays for Vague Abdominal Pain

  Abdominal X-rays don't quite match up to the capabilities and effectiveness of CT scans, say experts.

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• For EPs, Is a National Practitioner Data Bank Report a Career Ender, or Par for the Course?

  Take action to mitigate repercussions.

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• ED Patient Didn’t Meet tPA Criteria? Leave No Room for Doubt in Chart

  All EDs should create 'code stroke' packets that include inclusion and exclusion criteria for tissue plasminogen activator, with a particular focus on documentation.

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• Electronic Medical Record Could Receive More Face Time Than ED Patient, Fueling Lawsuits

  Poor communication triggers dissatisfaction.

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• Cavalier Attitude Toward ‘Frivolous’ ED Lawsuit Can Backfire

  All cases are serious - act accordingly.

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