ED Legal Letter
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How E-discovery Is Changing ED Malpractice Defense
In most cases, EMR proves standard of care was met.
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Hard-to-Dispute Evidence Shows EPs Were Not Negligent
Malpractice case ‘rapidly decided against the plaintiff.’
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What if It’s the EP’s Word Against an EMR Timestamp?
‘All the EP can do is settle. He or she has lost the case.’ -
EPs Caught Between Patient Care and Law Enforcement Requests
EPs always must consider the patient’s best interest.
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EMTALA Claim Against Individual EP: ‘Almost Always an Empty Threat’
Some use EMTALA as leverage to coerce settlement.
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What Happens When an ED Chart Shows PA ‘Went Rogue?’
EP can be held liable if physician assistant’s care was negligent.
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Are EP and Hospital Jointly Defending Med/Mal Lawsuit?
EP will face repercussions if pointing finger at hospital.
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CANDOR: An Evolving Approach to Patient Harm
While most agree transparency, forthrightness, and 'doing the right thing' for patients and their families are ethical imperatives, practical concerns and lack of definitive data have yet to prove conclusively they will make a difference.
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Lack of Training on Psych Patients Exposes ED to Liability
EDs are obligated to provide a safe, protective environment for all patients.
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Does ED Visitor Arrive With a Gun and a Carry Permit?
Policy needed to determine next step.