Navigating Strict State Abortion Laws
On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, leaving regulation of…
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Navigating Strict State Abortion Laws
On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, leaving regulation of... -
Due Process and Employee Retaliation Laws in Emergency Medicine
There have been several headlines recently about emergency physicians being fired or suspended from their jobs after... -
Discrepancies in Patient Information Documentation Spurs Lawsuit
The Case A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a documented chief complaint of chest...
Due Process and Employee Retaliation Laws in Emergency Medicine
There have been several headlines recently about emergency physicians being fired or suspended from their jobs after…
Discrepancies in Patient Information Documentation Spurs Lawsuit
The Case A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a documented chief complaint of chest…
Chest-Pain Case Reminds Us of the Importance of Clinical Decision Tools
In this month’s case, we cover a classic high-risk medicolegal topic: chest pain. There has been extensive…
Several States Protect Physicians Who Apologize, But Be Careful
Figure 1: “I’m Sorry” Laws by State. Chris Whissen & Shuttestock.com I have always strived to apologize…
Lesson Learned: Delayed Documentation Can Lead to Suspicion
The Case A 33-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath. She checked into…
Know Your Case and Practice Your Testimony Before Your Malpractice Trial
Part 2 of 2 In Part 1 of this two-part series, I discussed the sequence of events…
Don’t Be Shy When Evaluating Patients Who Return to the ED
Bounceback visits provide an opportunity for emergency physicians to review a case again with a clear mind…
Physician on Trial: What to Expect
Part 1 of 2 In my last column, we discussed case settlement offers and the complex calculations…
A Lack of Communication Let a Cancer Grow, Which Led to a Lawsuit
This medical malpractice case covers a theme commonly seen in lawsuits against emergency physicians. It highlights the…