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When Inpatient Boards in ED, Who is Responsible?
When an admitted patient is boarded in the ED for extended periods, there may be confusion over who is responsible for the patientis it the ED physician, the hospitalist, the surgical specialist, or the medical specialist? -
Should ED Be Held to ICU Standard of Care?
One legal question is what standard of care the ED would be held to in the event of a lawsuit involving an admitted boarded patient's bad outcome. -
Was Specialist Involved in Your Patient's Care?
Did a surgeon examine your abdominal pain patient, or did a gastroenterologist give a second opinion on a complex issue? Unless this is documented appropriately, the ED physician may be the only one left "on the hook" if a bad outcome occurs. -
Non-adherence: A New Way to Measure
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FDA Actions
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Another Warfarin Replacement on Horizon
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Fever in Infants < 3 Months Old: What is the Current Standard?
Fever has been recognized as a symptom of illness for centuries. It is especially concerning when it is associated with a young infant. -
Rapid Sequence Induction in Trauma
Debate exists over the use of certain medications in rapid sequence induction (RSI) for critically ill patients requiring intubation. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 6, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 22, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format