Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim.
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Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim. -
ABEM’s New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause
ABEM's new MyABEM portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause. -
A Malpractice Lawsuit Gives Emergency Physician Lifelong Lessons
It was a beautiful spring day in 1981, back when I was working at a community hospital...
ABEM’s New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause
ABEM’s new MyABEM portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause.
A Malpractice Lawsuit Gives Emergency Physician Lifelong Lessons
It was a beautiful spring day in 1981, back when I was working at a community hospital…
Uncovering Hidden ACEP Member Resource Gems
Many of ACEP’s benefits of membership are some of the most obvious and tangible—having a seat on…
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…
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…
Sometimes It’s Better To Settle a Lawsuit Than Go All in With a Trial
Consider Dr. V, an emergency physician who is sued after the death of a young patient. Dr….
Malpractice Litigation in the Era of COVID-19
Physicians are used to seeing billboards and daytime television advertisements for plaintiff’s attorney firms. Our reactions to…