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Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Medical Factor in ED Claims
Errors in diagnosis are the most common medical factor in malpractice claims resulting in payouts against emergency physicians (EPs). -
Poor Communication Between Triage and EP Can Result in Lawsuits
Patients are put at risk when EPs are not given key pieces of information. -
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. -
This Charting Can Prevent Allegations of Delayed Transfer Against EP
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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. -
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. -
These Clinical Pitfalls Contribute to Missed AMI
Allegations in malpractice claims against emergency physicians (EPs) involving missed acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs) are often related to the failure to diagnose. -
EP Given Misleading Info About Complaint?
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Lack of Documentation Equals Indefensible Missed MI Case
In a recent malpractice case, a widow stated that her husband presented with crushing substernal chest pain with shortness of breath, but the emergency physician (EP) testified that the chest pain occurred with cough only. -
Avoid Allegations of Failure to Diagnose Appendicitis