Healthcare Risk Management – October 1, 2002
October 1, 2002
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HIPAA rule finalized to reduce worst of consent burden, prevent marketing use
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Sentinel events now linked to nursing shortage
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Creative solution allows trauma center to reopen
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HHS calls for federal action to stem malpractice crisis
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Doc suspended for leaving patient in OR to go to bank
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Newest patient safety goals require immediate action
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Physician surveys could be used in malpractice cases
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Jury awards $2.2 million for shoulder dystocia case
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Hospital fined, live liver transplants banned
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Audio conference clarifies final EMTALA regulations
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Legal Review & Commentary: Brain damage leads to partial paralysis and a $3.25 million New York settlement
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Legal Review & Commentary: Heart attack and triage: $1.25 million FL settlement
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Patient Safety Alert Supplement