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Incident reports don't tell whole story
Several studies have shown that hospitalized patients still have unacceptably high rates of harm and injury due in part to limited access for quality staff to obtain primary care data from electronic medical records. -
Legal Review & Commentary Supplement to HRM: $9 million awarded to patient after missed diagnosis of broken neck
The patient presented to the hospital complaining of neck pain after being involved in an automobile accident. -
Credentialing, peer review pose problems
There are many potential liability risks that come with the growing use of telemedicine. Mark Kadzielski, JD, an attorney with the law firm of Pepper Hamilton in Los Angeles, offers this summary. -
Legal Review & Commentary Supplement to HRM: Family awarded $10.8 million after woman dies from complications following cardiac catheterization
A woman underwent routine cardiac catheterization in a hospital. -
Repayment can be part of disclosure plan
Some violations of Stark and other laws can be resolved largely through repayment of the money involved, explains Karl A. Thallner Jr., JD, a partner with the law firm of Reed Smith in Philadelphia. -
Healthcare Risk Management - Full November 2013 Issue in PDF
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Telemedicine brings more risk with more use
Telemedicine has been the new frontier of caregiving for years, but it finally is becoming a reality at many healthcare facilities. -
IRB Series: Overseeing international studies
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Universities paying more attention to benefits of international research
Universities and colleges that once thought international research was beyond their reach increasingly are looking for and finding ways to conduct research overseas, some experts say. -
HRP consolidates offices to improve efficiency