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Poor Change-of-shift Communication Triggered Successful Med/Mal Suits

Clear communication needed between the outgoing and incoming ED attending physicians.

ED ‘Super Users’ at High Risk of Death

Protect yourself legally by addressing patient’s chief complaint.

EMTALA Protects Professionals Reporting Violations

Here's how and why the courts rule the way they do.

Complications of Injection Drug Abuse

This article will examine unique emergencies that occur as a result of recreational injection drug use.

TJC: Time to curb patient falls in healthcare settings

While falls in the ED are not uncommon, experts note that the environment presents some unique challenges.

DOJ turns up heat on individuals for illegal coding/billing practices

By extending accountability to individuals who knowingly participated in corporate misconduct, the Department of Justice hopes to increase the amount of employee participation in corporate investigations.

Adequate number of clinicians on usability tests lacking, says study

Experts say more clinicians need to be willing to participate in EMR usability tests, document and report challenges to vendors.

A New Focus on Diagnostic Errors

A lengthy report calls for large, systemic changes, including liability reforms, new mechanisms to facilitate provider feedback.

Natural Disasters: Hospital Management

Here is how to prepare your emergency department to successfully handle mass casualties.

Ebola: One Year Later

Here's what we learned from the latest outbreak.