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Analysis Reveals Med/Mal Risks for Antibiotics Administered in ED
Evidence on actual legal risks of failing to give antibiotics is lacking. Part of the problem is that both clinicians and patients frequently believe that taking an antibiotic is the safest practice in cases where it is unclear if antibiotics are needed.
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ED Defense Can Counter Opposing Expert’s ‘Flagrantly False’ Testimony
Hindsight bias, lack of ED work experience, and earning a living through testimony are factors that can make for problematic witnesses.
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Defensive Charting Can Lead to Unintended Consequences for Everyone
If EPs do not see the nursing notes, they will not be able to address statements claiming they did nothing to address a patient’s deteriorating condition.
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Likeability of Plaintiff, Defendant Can Influence Med/Mal Outcomes
Even if a case against an EP is technically strong, it can prove unwinnable if the plaintiff is unsympathetic. The same is true if the EP is charismatic.
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Opioid Prescribing Cropping Up in ED Malpractice Claims
Learn more about the factors that repeatedly arise in malpractice claims involving opioids in the ED.
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Supreme Court Ruling Provides Clarity on Law Enforcement-Requested Blood Draws
Law enforcement requests for blood alcohol levels are legally complex for ED providers. A Supreme Court ruling states no warrant is needed to draw blood from unconscious patients suspected of driving intoxicated.
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Nonaccidental Trauma
Nonaccidental trauma may be devastating. Early recognition, appropriate referrals, and timely management optimize a child’s chance for a good outcome.
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ENA Acquires ESI Triage, Plans Enhancements
Nurses use the Emergency Severity Index triage system to assess for patient acuity as well as the expected level of care that a patient will require upon presentation to the ED.
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What Does Cannabis Legalization Mean for Emergency Nurses?
Nurses reported seeing patients young and old alike present, often multiple times, with symptoms of consuming too much THC.
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This Flu Season, Consider These Tactics to Manage Capacity, Prioritize Safer Care
Tips include hastening the early discharge of patients so inpatient beds become available faster and smoothing elective, scheduled admissions across the week.