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ED Legal Letter archives from March 2008
Fumbled Handoffs at Shift Change: A Common Liability Source for Emergency Physicians.
March 1, 2008... Fumbled Handoffs at Shift Change: A Common Liability Source for Emergency Physicians
Don't rush to leave the department, take "ownership" of new patients
By Robert A. Bitterman, MD, JD, FACEP, Contributing Editor
Patient handoffs,...
Do self-service kiosks leave EDs legally vulnerable?
March 1, 2008... Do self-service kiosks leave EDs legally vulnerable?
"Kiosks are only as good a tool--or as big a risk--as the way they are utilized"
A small but growing number of EDs are implementing self-service computer kiosks to streamline the...
Could EDs be sued for requiring staff to work during disasters?(emergency departments)
March 1, 2008... Could EDs be sued for requiring staff to work during disasters?
Follow policies and plan for fewer workers
More than half of nurses surveyed in a San Francisco hospital said they would not report for work if a influenza pandemic hit,...
Forensic evidence collection: what are your legal obligations?
March 1, 2008... Forensic evidence collection: what are your legal obligations?
Responsibilities to sexual assault victims vary by state
The ED physician has three obligations to the sexual assault patient, any one of which can potentially lead to...
CNE/CME objectives/questions.
March 1, 2008... CNE/CME objectives
After completing this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Identify legal issues relating to emergency medicine practice;
2. Explain how these issues affect nurses, physicians, legal counsel, management,...