ED Legal Letter articles from November 2007

ED Legal Letter archives from November 2007

Arbitration of Medical Malpractice Disputes: Part II.
November 1, 2007... Arbitration of Medical Malpractice Disputes: Part II Unequal Bargaining Power and Duration of the Agreement John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP, FCLM, Chief Executive Officer, NextCare, Inc., Attending Physician/Vice Chair, Department of...

Are blood alcohol levels needed for intoxicated patients?
November 1, 2007... Are blood alcohol levels needed for intoxicated patients? Good clinical judgment lowers liability risks Many ED physicians do not get blood alcohol levels on intoxicated patients because levels do not correlate well with the patient's...

Special Report: Discharging from the ED: Did you give proper instructions?
November 1, 2007... Special Report Discharging from the ED: Did you give proper instructions? By Stephanie Rifkinson-Mann, MD, JD, Neurosurgical Consultant, Mount Kisco, NY; Attorney, New York City. It is the duty of a physician or other health care...

Are you liable for all bad outcomes during a shift?
November 1, 2007... Are you liable for all bad outcomes during a shift? Chance of legal doctrine holding up is "slim to none" Imagine being held legally responsible for everything that goes wrong during your shift—whether you were involved or not....

Legal risks significant with "seductive" ED patients.
November 1, 2007... Legal risks significant with "seductive" ED patients Don't put yourself in a vulnerable position If a patient is physically violent, your ED's process may involve the use of restraints and contacting security. But the appropriate...

CNE/CME Objectives/Questions.
November 1, 2007... 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,...