Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Discussing Firearms with Emergency Department Patients: Why, Who, Where, When, and What
This article explores questions around physician firearm safety counseling — including why emergency physicians might do it, who might benefit, where and when to consider it, and what such counseling should include (along with what resources exist for emergency physicians and for patients).
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Foreign Bodies of the Head and Neck
MONOGRAPH: Diagnosing and managing ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies with discussion separated by location.
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How Defense Lawyers Bring Up ED Patient’s Own Negligence
Asserting contributory or comparative negligence can be an effective strategy for an EP to reduce or eliminate his or her responsibility for any harm the patient alleges to have sustained.
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Unique ED Program Educates Clinicians on Med/Mal Risks
How much information on medical/legal issues residents receive in the clinical setting usually depends on whether faculty members have expertise in the topic.
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Is Everyone Misinterpreting EMTALA?
An expert breaks down some common misinterpretations.
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EDs Still Tagged with EMTALA Violations
Experts say consistency prevents problems.
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What If an ED Patient Can’t Afford Care?
The right documents can put emergency physicians on firm legal ground.
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Did a Patient Exhibit Abnormal Test Results Post-discharge?
EP’s next steps can determine med/mal outcome.
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The Initial Evaluation and Clearance of Spinal Injuries in Emergency Medical Practice
The initial evaluation and management of patients with potential spinal injuries in emergency medicine practice is in evolution. The authors thoughtfully explore the evidence available and its limitations.
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Gallstones and Associated Complications
MONOGRAPH: Biliary causes of right upper quadrant pain with the primary focus on gallstones and their associated complications.