Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Reduce Risks of Atypical Appendicitis Presentation
Though myocardial infarction is often a key area of focus when it comes to ED misdiagnoses and subsequent lawsuits, appendicitis is another common and serious misdiagnosis in the ED. -
These Items Can Prove Important in Lawsuits
"Many times, something as simple as a check mark as to whether the patient had anything to eat or drink while they were in the ED may become an important fact in the defense of a lawsuit," says Stimmel. Here are some of Stimmel's recommendations: -
What Are the Actual Legal Risks if You Did It, but Didn't Document?
This is the first of a two-part series on documentation and ED liability. This month, we explore the legal risks of inadequate documentation and information that should not be omitted. -
Prescription drug abuse in young adults
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Corticosteroids for exacerbations of COPD
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Pharmacology Watch - Full August 2010 Issue in PDF
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ARBs and cancer risk
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Folic acid and vitamin B12 for CAD
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CVD decreases with aggressive treatment
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full August 2, 2010 Issue in PDF