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‘Brief, Superficial’ ED Interactions Spur Litigation

If patients think ED providers were rushed, inattentive, or disregarded their symptoms and complaints, they’re much more likely to second guess the care and explore legal remedies.

How Much Protection Do ‘Good Samaritan’ Laws Really Offer EPs?

The answer depends on where the care took place, if the EP received compensation, and in what state the EP is located, among other factors, according to legal experts.

Is Psychiatric Boarding an Unconstitutional Necessity?

The decision by the Washington Supreme Court to declare the practice of psychiatric boarding unconstitutional presents a novel approach to fighting the practice and advocating for our patients. However, in doing so, the court created new avenues of risk for providers and put patients in harm’s way if the court eliminated the practice of psychiatric boarding without adequate resources in place.

Drug Interactions

MONOGRAPH: Drug-to-drug interactions represent one of the most significant risks of polypharmacy in our increasingly complex and aging populations.

Oral Anticoagulation Reversal

This review discusses anticoagulant medications and reversal agents.

Noninvasive Ventilation and Acute Respiratory Failure

MONOGRAPH: Noninvasive ventilation indications, contraindications, and the growing body of literature supporting its use in a variety of clinical scenarios.