Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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How Much Legal Protection Does AMA Form Give EPs?
Patients signature can help defense only to a point. -
EMR Charting: A Solid Defense for Sued EP?
Plaintiffs cant argue with time-stamped entries. -
Many EPs Concerned About Risk of Med/Mal Suits Under ACA
Increased liability risks are top of mind for many emergency physicians (EPs) due to the possibility of increased volumes under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). -
Could New ED Boarding Standards Become Legal Standard of Care?
Joint Commission rules could come up during malpractice suits -
ED Legal Letter - Full November 1, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Patient Did Not Follow Up? EP Faces These Legal Risks
Case could turn on whether efforts are documented. -
Skin and Soft-tissue Infections
Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) are very common in children, and during the past decade the incidence has been increasing dramatically, especially infections secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). -
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports - Full August 2013 Issue in PDF
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports Rapid Access Guidelines Supplement
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Skin and Soft-tissue Infections -
Evaluation of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Acute HIV in the ED in PDF