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Pediatric Appendicitis
MONOGRAPH: The diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a challenging conundrum for the emergency physician.
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Influx of patients with asthma- like symptoms strains resources in many pediatric EDs
An outbreak of a rarely seen virus in the United States is spiking volumes at pediatric EDs across the country, with children typically presenting with asthma-like symptoms. -
Researchers: New resources, tools needed to reduce variation in the admissions decisions
New research suggests there is considerable variation in the decisions emergency providers make regarding whether to admit patients with certain common, low-mortality conditions. -
Strong administrative buy-in, firm mandates can push flu vaccination rates up to more than 99% among health care workers
While flu vaccination rates are inching up among health care workers, there is still room for improvement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that slightly more than 75% of health care workers received the flu vaccination during the 2013-14 season — an increase of roughly 3% over the 2012-13 season. -
Delayed Triage: "Huge Liability Risk" for Emergency Physicians
Allegations made against a hospital for delaying evaluation and treatment and causing the patient to deteriorate can easily be extended to the emergency physician (EP). -
ED Policies Can Get EP Dismissed in Claim Against PA — or Stuck in the Case
Emergency physicians (EP) can expect to be named in any malpractice lawsuit involving care provided by a physician assistant (PA), but the question then becomes “Will the EP get dropped from the case?” -
If ED Nursing Staff Are Stretched Too Thin, EP Faces Legal Risks
If a patient’s bad outcome is clearly due to inadequate ED nursing staffing, the emergency physician (EP) on duty could end up being liable, even if he or she provided entirely appropriate care. -
Tempted to Give Misleading Info at Deposition? These Claims Against EPs Became Indefensible
Given the soaring stress levels and high stakes of medical malpractice litigation, it’s probably not uncommon for an emergency physician (EP) defendant to have a fleeting thought of giving incorrect information during the discovery process. -
The Not So Good Samaritan: Assumptions Lead to Liability
Health care providers are very fortunate to be compensated while performing a vital public service. However, most are honored to provide volunteer service, giving selflessly to their friends, communities, and often strangers. What could be more rewarding than serving mankind? What are the downsides? -
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