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Ultrasound for Trauma
Point-of-care ultrasound is a critical clinical tool that facilitates the early diagnosis of many life-threatening injuries. As with any test, clinicians need to fully appreciate indications and limitations of the diagnostic tool and integrate where advantageous to their practice.
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Poor Communication with Physician Assistants Resulted in These Successful Lawsuits
EDs are increasingly relying on physician assistants and nurse practitioners, but this raises the possibility of more malpractice lawsuits, according to medical and legal experts.
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New Data on ED Malpractice Claims: 42% Involve Diagnosis
A data set of 107 closed claims involving the ED had an average total payment of $276,879 by location.
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Surprising Research on Ultrasound-related Lawsuits Against EPs
A 2012 analysis of lawsuits involving ultrasound in the ED found just one malpractice case — for failure to perform an ultrasound.
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Here Are Common Allegations in Missed Sepsis ED Claims
Simple check boxes, orders, and diagnoses do not provide a legally protective explanation of why a particular course of diagnostic studies and/or treatment was, or was not, pursued.
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The Rise of Drug-seeking Behavior in the ED
Here are some strategies to manage this dangerous game.
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Nursing salary hikes remain modest despite labor shortages and looming demographic shifts
Strong demand for emergency physicians continues to push compensation levels higher.
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TJC praises top hospitals in annual report
Accrediting agency announces plans to put ‘top performers’ program on hiatus for one year, teases new focus on electronic clinical quality measures.
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Mobile stroke units bring treatment to patients, potentially improving long-term outcomes
Following Germany’s lead, mobile stroke units have been deployed at medical centers in Ohio, Texas, and, soon, Colorado.
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Fighting and Beating Sepsis Mortality Rates
Lower ICU thresholds, earlier identification, and decreased times-to-treatment are fueling better outcomes.