Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Even if They Never Saw a Patient, EPs Still Can Be Named as Defendants
Even if the defense attorney makes it clear that the EP never saw the patient, it’s unlikely the plaintiff attorney will simply dismiss the EP.
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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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Common Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries are a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits. Orthopedic injuries should be diagnosed promptly and accurately and treated to optimize the outcome.
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Tactical Emergency Medicine
Mass casualty shooting events in the United States, although rare, appear to be increasing in frequency. Active shooter attacks have become a favored means of inflicting terror attacks. This article has the purpose of speeding the transition of military medical lessons learned from the battlefield to civilian medical response to high-risk situations.
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Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetes is a global health problem. This article focuses on the major diabetic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar non-ketotic state, and hypoglycemia.