Emergency Department Management & Law
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TJC unveils revised standards for CT, PET, NM, and MRI services
First phase of imaging revisions goes into effect on July 1 -
New tools to anticipate disasters, epidemics, flu outbreaks
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins National Center for the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response (PACER) in Baltimore, MD, have unveiled three new web-based tools that hospitals, EDs, and public health authorities can use to help them prepare for surges related to disasters, epidemics, and seasonal flu outbreaks. -
Americans face ‘an unacceptable level of risk’ from infectious disease
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Step in Before Patient Leaves ED Unhappy: Stop Possible Suit
It's not just about making people happy. It's about making people happy as a risk-management strategy. -
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.