Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Settlement of Med/Mal Claim Could Cause EP Unexpected Problems
A quick settlement can seem very appealing to any EP defendant facing protracted litigation, but EPs should be aware of the repercussions.
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EP Failed to Administer tPA for Stroke: Is Malpractice Claim Defensible?
Reasoning must be clear in ED chart.
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The Battle Against Protectionism in the Utilization of Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows technology to access patients, wherever they are, via cost-effective methods with documented quality outcomes.
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Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
MONOGRAPH: Early recognition and treatment has been shown to improve patient outcomes.
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Acute Ischemic Stroke: Focus on Reperfusion
Time is brain. Neural tissue’s exquisite sensitivity to ischemia indicates the emergency nature of acute stroke care. The faster that definitive stroke treatment is administered following the onset of ischemia, the better the outcomes.
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How Does a Plaintiff Attorney Make Case Against Supervising EP?
The changing landscape of healthcare delivery leads to more suits against physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
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Who’s Responsible if Orders Are Written for ‘Boarded’ Patient?
The responsibility must be “abundantly clear.”
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Plaintiff Attorney Must Prove Signs of Sepsis Were Present at Time of ED Visit
Because sepsis can kill or incapacitate, plaintiff attorneys often argue the patient should not have been discharged until it was ruled out or treated.
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Using Your Stethoscope Could Land You in Handcuffs
Can doctors and nurses perform their duties without always looking over their shoulders?
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Current ED Management of Abscesses in Children
MONOGRAPH: Timely, appropriate management is critical to achieve the best possible outcome. The authors review the current best practice options.