Case Report: Failure To Diagnose Shunt Malfunction Results in Death
This case reveals critical emergency department pitfalls in documentation and pediatric dosing.
Malpractice
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Case Report: Failure To Diagnose Shunt Malfunction Results in Death
This case reveals critical emergency department pitfalls in documentation and pediatric dosing. -
Acute Headache: Don’t Forget the Physical Exam
Avoid malpractice pitfalls by mastering the history and physical exam for acute headache. Learn why negative CTs can be misleading, and how targeted exams improve diagnostic accuracy. -
How Evidence-Based Medicine Strengthens Your Malpractice Defense
Robust use of evidence-based medicine makes your care more defensible. See how recent cases and legal trends are changing the malpractice landscape.
Acute Headache: Don’t Forget the Physical Exam
Avoid malpractice pitfalls by mastering the history and physical exam for acute headache. Learn why negative CTs can be misleading, and how targeted exams improve diagnostic accuracy.
How Evidence-Based Medicine Strengthens Your Malpractice Defense
Robust use of evidence-based medicine makes your care more defensible. See how recent cases and legal trends are changing the malpractice landscape.
The Business of Emergency Medicine: Insurance Essentials
Protect your income and assets. Learn about the essential insurance policies for emergency physicians, from long-term disability to cyber liability.
The AI Legal Trap in Medicine
The legal landscape surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the medical setting remains in a…
May 2025 News from the College
ACEP Partners with VisualDx to Enhance Measles Diagnosis and Treatment ACEP and VisualDx are working together to…
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…
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…