Readers Respond: Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
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Medicolegal Concerns
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Readers Respond: Manual Rectal Disimpaction in Toddler Results in Lawsuit
This article prompted enormous feedback from ACEP Now readers. Click through to read these two letters, and check the articles comments for many more. -
Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department
Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence. -
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.
Why Forensic Training Matters in the Emergency Department
Critical forensic steps are being missed in EDs nationwide. See why better training is essential for protecting patients and preserving evidence.
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.
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.
Influence on the clinical practice of emergency medicine
Experts have estimated that defensive medicine wastes up to $210 billion annually. Medicolegal concerns have been cited…