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…
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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... -
How to Approach Psych Patients Who Refuse Treatment in the Emergency Department
Case Presentation A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his partner. He regularly... -
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...
How to Approach Psych Patients Who Refuse Treatment in the Emergency Department
Case Presentation A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his partner. He regularly…
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…
I’ve Been Sued for Medical Malpractice—Now What?
When I was first named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, I was working solo nights in a…