Self-Managed Abortion: Legal Considerations for Emergency Physicians
An excerpt from our Medical Editor in Chief Dr. Cedric Dark : As you read our August…
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Self-Managed Abortion: Legal Considerations for Emergency Physicians
An excerpt from our Medical Editor in Chief Dr. Cedric Dark : As you read our August... -
Task Force Formed to Examine Emergency Dept. Reproductive Health
After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ACEP convened a task force to examine... -
The Emergency Department After the Fall of Roe: Are You Prepared?
Abortion is one of the safest and most common outpatient procedures performed in the United States. One...
Task Force Formed to Examine Emergency Dept. Reproductive Health
After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ACEP convened a task force to examine…
The Emergency Department After the Fall of Roe: Are You Prepared?
Abortion is one of the safest and most common outpatient procedures performed in the United States. One…
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…
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…
5 Questions on Employment Contracts
ACEP Now recently talked with Rade Vukmir, MD, JD, FACEP, Chair of the ACEP Medical-Legal Committee, and…
Surprise Billing Legislation Enters Implementation Phase
The No Surprises Act, passed by Congress at the end of last year, bans balance billing for…
New ACEP Member Benefit Offers Legal Assistance, Free Counseling
ACEP’s new Wellness & Assistance Program was launched during ACEP19 in Denver. It offers ACEP members exclusive…
When Delayed Diagnosis Leads to a Malpractice Lawsuit
Patients presenting to the emergency department with multiple vague and nonspecific symptoms pose a particular diagnostic challenge….
Survival Tips for the First Step of a Malpractice Lawsuit
“They showed up at my door to serve me. … I was in my pajamas.” “I was…