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Few health concerns raise as many biopsychosocial issues as a pregnant teenager presenting to the emergency department (ED).
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Over the last two decades, methamphetamine use has increased drastically in the United States and it has become one of the most popular illicit drugs in the country, particularly along the West Coast and in the Mid West.
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At Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health System, a "full disclosure of unanticipated outcomes" policy has prevented several threatened malpractice lawsuits involving ED patients.
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Most emergency physicians perform medical services pursuant to some type of written provider agreement.
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In the turmoil of President Bush's recent nominations for the U.S. Supreme Court there has been a great deal of discussion concerning judicial philosophy or judicial temperament.
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When being verbally confronted during a deposition, you may be tempted to blurt out a statement you may later regret.
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An ED attending physician discharged a mutual patient prematurely and inappropriately while the resident was involved with another patient. A resident claims he was "just following orders" that led to an adverse outcome.
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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has approved an infection control standard that requires accredited organizations to offer influenza vaccinations to staff, which includes volunteers, and licensed independent practitioners with close patient contact.
