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Malpractice Outcome Could Hinge on What ED Nurses Documented
Charting by ED nurses is issue ‘in almost every case.’
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Consultant Refuses to See ED Patient? Legal Risks Exist on Both Sides
EPs sometimes are faced with on-call consultants who are reluctant to come in to see the ED patient, exposing the EP, the consultant, and the hospital to liability.
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Plaintiff Attorney Added EMTALA Claim to ED Malpractice Lawsuit
Jury awarded plaintiff $1.45 million in punitive damages.
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Was ED Patient at Fault for Bad Outcome? Subtle Approach Often Is Best Defense Strategy
It is challenging for defense attorneys to argue that an ED plaintiff’s own actions — leaving against medical advice, failing to follow up, or giving an inaccurate history — contributed to a bad outcome.
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Is Your ED Patient Now a Plaintiff? Long Legal Battle Might Be Avoidable
Upfront meetings save both sides time and expense.
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ED Peer Review Information Can Land in Plaintiff Attorney’s Hands
ED peer review materials can end up being discoverable during malpractice litigation, if requirements aren’t closely followed.
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USB Drive Containing ePHI Stolen
The Office of Civil Rights recently announced a HIPAA settlement based on the theft of a USB data storage device with unsecured electronic protected health information.
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Presence Settlement Shows Need for Timely Notification When Breach Occurs
For the first time, a healthcare provider is settling a HIPAA violation based on failure to quickly report a breach.
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About to Hire Registrar? Ask Future Colleagues to Weigh In First
Peers notice things managers don’t.
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Is Candidate a Gem or a Disaster for Patient Access Departments?
Résumé and recommendations only go so far.