Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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The Use of Vasopressors and Inotropes in the Emergency Department for the Treatment of Shock
Use MAP instead of systolic blood pressure to guide assessment and response to treatment when measuring BP with non-invasive techniques. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full January 26, 2014 Issue in PDF
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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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ED Legal Letter - Full March 1, 2014 Issue in PDF
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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.