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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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ED-based Counseling Sessions Reduce Risky Opioid Use Among Certain Patients
Investigators say focusing on harm reduction rather than ending use of all opiate medications represents a major shift in thinking, making participants more receptive to the intervention.
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Fresh Approach for Critically Ill Patients with Time-sensitive Needs
Developers at the University of Maryland Medical Center say their approach could work well at other large medical centers that serve many critically ill patients.
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Take a Team-based Approach on Elder Abuse
The ED presents a good opportunity to identify and intervene with these victims.