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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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CDC, TJC Urge Providers to Up Their Game on Antibiotic Stewardship
Intermountain Healthcare helps smaller hospitals improve care, meet new standards through the use of telemedicine, added support.
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How to Use the New Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice
Better known as MOON, it is an attempt by CMS to resolve confusion and avoid surprise patient charges related to observation stays.
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Despite Variations, Evidence Provides Clear Road Map for Adult Patients Presenting with Acute Migraine
Obtaining a full patient history can help guide providers toward effective treatment and longer-term solutions.
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Report Highlights Burden Frontline Providers Face in Recognizing, Preventing Sepsis
New data on infections and healthcare factors most commonly associated with sepsis should help providers focus their efforts toward future improvements.
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Milwaukee Health System Leverages Telemedicine During Triage Process at Multiple ED Sites
Administrators take a page from other industries; aim to apply enterprise solutions to the emergency care delivery process.
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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.