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Analysis Reveals Med/Mal Risks for Antibiotics Administered in ED
Evidence on actual legal risks of failing to give antibiotics is lacking. Part of the problem is that both clinicians and patients frequently believe that taking an antibiotic is the safest practice in cases where it is unclear if antibiotics are needed.
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ED Defense Can Counter Opposing Expert’s ‘Flagrantly False’ Testimony
Hindsight bias, lack of ED work experience, and earning a living through testimony are factors that can make for problematic witnesses.
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Defensive Charting Can Lead to Unintended Consequences for Everyone
If EPs do not see the nursing notes, they will not be able to address statements claiming they did nothing to address a patient’s deteriorating condition.
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Likeability of Plaintiff, Defendant Can Influence Med/Mal Outcomes
Even if a case against an EP is technically strong, it can prove unwinnable if the plaintiff is unsympathetic. The same is true if the EP is charismatic.
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Opioid Prescribing Cropping Up in ED Malpractice Claims
Learn more about the factors that repeatedly arise in malpractice claims involving opioids in the ED.
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Supreme Court Ruling Provides Clarity on Law Enforcement-Requested Blood Draws
Law enforcement requests for blood alcohol levels are legally complex for ED providers. A Supreme Court ruling states no warrant is needed to draw blood from unconscious patients suspected of driving intoxicated.
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ED Registration No Longer a Stepping Stone; Staff Feel Valued
To push back against plummeting retention rates, the department made some simple but important changes.
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With a Little Patience, IT Expertise Pays Off for Revenue Cycle
Revenue cycle leaders and IT need one another to thrive. After spending time with IT in close proximity, revenue cycle leaders can gain a great deal of expertise. This comes in handy in bridging the gap between the two areas.
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Promoting From Within Can Lead to Strong Commitment
If patient access staff at Arlington-based Texas Health Resources want some reassurance that they really can move up in their jobs, they can just look around. Every single manager and director currently working in the department was promoted from within.
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Fewer Than Half of Seriously Ill Medicare Patients Well-Informed on Costs
The findings of a recent paper contradicted the general perception that seriously ill patients are well-protected through a combination of Medicare and Medigap, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare and Medicaid.