We have met the enemy (Part I)
Physicians loathe many aspects of the American system of jurisprudence. Whenever a malpractice claim is made, a…
Malpractice
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We have met the enemy (Part I)
Physicians loathe many aspects of the American system of jurisprudence. Whenever a malpractice claim is made, a... -
Beyond the form: Talking points on informed consent
We’ve all been there: discussing the case of appendicitis in room six with the on-call surgeon, and... -
The hazards of social networking
Social media is a collection of Internet-based platforms which allow people to connect and interact. A 2011...
Beyond the form: Talking points on informed consent
We’ve all been there: discussing the case of appendicitis in room six with the on-call surgeon, and…
Know Your Professional Liability Policy
The Medical Legal Committee’s all-College survey (ACEP News April 2012) indicated that very few members had obtained…
We Are Not Malpractice Magnets!
Traditionally, physicians have been reluctant to share their personal experience with malpractice litigation due to fear of…
Malpractice Defense Costs Are Real
Whenever I post about the malpractice system, I try to make it clear that while I don’t…
ACEP Member Medical-Legal Survey Results
Survey revealed that many members are unaware of ACEP’s medical-legal resources and activities. Introduction and Methods During…
ACEP Fighting for Medical Liability Reform
As the regulatory process to implement the 2010 health care reform law continues at its laborious pace,…
Abdominal Pain: A Black Box of Liability
Abdominal pain is the most common chief complaint among emergency department patients, yet firm diagnosis and etiology…
Standard of Care Review Panel: Ruptured Tendon
The Panel did not find any literature advocating that patients be admitted because of bad weather A…