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Multiple Defendants in ED Claim? Often, Conflicts Are Inevitable
Many ED malpractice claims include multiple defendants. Each defendant has unique (and sometimes competing) interests.
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Anticoagulant Misadventures Give Rise to Malpractice Claims
Allegations in ED malpractice claims involving anticoagulants can include improper administration, improper withholding, and failure to continue the drug during hospitalization.
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Negligent Credentialing Puts Hospital on Hook in ED Claim
Negligent credentialing is a way to bring the hospital into malpractice litigation against an EP. It also circumvents state damage caps in some cases.
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Most ED Med/Mal Claims Include Diagnostic Error; Many Result in Permanent Injuries, Death
About one-third of malpractice allegations in the ED resulted in permanent injuries. Of those cases, 38% involved grave injury or death, according to the authors of a recent analysis of 1,362 closed medical professional liability claims from 2014 to 2018.
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Evaluation and Management of Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department
For emergency physicians, anaphylaxis can be a challenging diagnosis to make. This article will present the most current information for diagnosing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and how to treat them properly.
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Penetrating Extremity Trauma: Part I
Penetrating extremity trauma is a potentially devastating injury that must be identified and managed expeditiously. Early hemorrhage control may be life-saving. This two-part article comprehensively addresses the approach and management of penetrating extremity trauma, highlighting controversies and advances.
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Common Foot Problems
Foot problems are a common chief complaint. Patients may present to the ED when they do not have access to other sources of care or when an exacerbation becomes painful enough. Although these foot problems rarely are considered emergencies, it is useful for the emergency physician to be knowledgeable about these conditions to provide sound advice to patients and appropriate referral.
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Approach to Pediatric Abdominal Pain in the ED: Part I
Abdominal pain is a common pediatric chief complaint with a diversity of etiologies. Many are benign, but some have the potential for devastating consequences if a timely diagnosis is not made. Understanding and practicing a comprehensive approach facilitates consideration of more serious pathology while allowing for a focused diagnostic plan. This two-part series guides the clinician to a practical clinical approach to pediatric abdominal pain.