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Article: ED is hotbed for lawsuits; take simple steps to address riskiest conditions.
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- ED Management
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
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ED is hotbed for lawsuits; take simple steps to address riskiest conditions
Most claims result from what you didnt do, not what you did
(Editors note: This is the first of a three-part series addressing the top five issues that lead to malpractice claims in the emergency department and how you can address them. In this issue, ED Management examines how the ED is at especially high risk and how you can reduce lawsuits. This first article provides detail on chest pain, one of the five riskiest conditions. Next month, look for the next installment on headache and abdominal pain, and the last article will address head injury and stroke.)
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