ED Legal Letter – June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
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The Battle Against Protectionism in the Utilization of Telemedicine
Telemedicine allows technology to access patients, wherever they are, via cost-effective methods with documented quality outcomes.
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EP Failed to Administer tPA for Stroke: Is Malpractice Claim Defensible?
Reasoning must be clear in ED chart.
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Settlement of Med/Mal Claim Could Cause EP Unexpected Problems
A quick settlement can seem very appealing to any EP defendant facing protracted litigation, but EPs should be aware of the repercussions.
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Does Phone Consult Establish Patient-Physician Relationship?
EPs cannot safely assume that a consultant who gives advice over the phone will be held liable if a bad outcome results.