ED Legal Letter articles from April 2008

ED Legal Letter archives from April 2008

Medical Malpractice Insurance: That Pesky "Tail" Problem.
April 1, 2008... Medical Malpractice Insurance: That Pesky "Tail" Problem by John E. Barton, JD, MBA, CPA, and Robert A. Bitterman, MD, JD, FACEP, Contributing Editor Emergency physician groups have dealt with the realities of claims-made liability...

Be aware of liability risks if you fail to give high-dose steroids.
April 1, 2008... Be aware of liability risks if you fail to give high-dose steroids Treatment is "perceived" standard of care for spinal cord injuries There is now considerable data indicating that the use of high-dose steroids for spinal cord injuries...

SPECIAL REPORT: Standards of Medical Misconduct: What are they and why are they important?
April 1, 2008... SPECIAL REPORT Standards of Medical Misconduct: What are they and why are they important? By William Sullivan, DO, JD, FACEP, FCLM, Contributing Editor You may hear phrases such as "gross negligence" and "willful and wanton...

How can "standard of care" affect a lawsuit?
April 1, 2008... How can "standard of care" affect a lawsuit? The "standard of care" often has a significant impact on the outcome of ED malpractice lawsuits, but the way this is defined can vary according to state law and other factors. "The suit...

EM group might be liable for physician misconduct.
April 1, 2008... EM group might be liable for physician misconduct If an emergency physician is arrested for assaulting a patient or for inappropriate sexual conduct, there is potential liability exposure for both the emergency medicine group and the...

CNE/CME Questions.
April 1, 2008... CNE/CME Questions 16. Which is recommended to reduce liability risks regarding administration of high-dose steroids for patients with spinal cord injuries? A. Have ED protocols state they should not be used because there is no...