Emergency Medicine vs. Urgent Care
Emergency medicine has become an important profit center for hospitals. Not only does emergency care itself produce income...
Emergency Medicine: Duties of an ER Triage Nurse
In emergency medicine, triage nurses perform a critical function. When a patient arrives at the ER,...
Medical Malpractice on Discharge from the Hospital
Medical malpractice often occurs at the time of discharge. A recent study published in the Academic...
The Culture of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice rates are at epidemic proportions. Yet, the culture of medical negligence is alive and...
Suicide Prevention and Medical Malpractice
I predict an increase in medical malpractice cases arising out of failure to undertake proper suicide...
Reporting Medical Errors in Ohio
Victims of medical errors typically experience a range of emotions, including confusion, disbelief, grief, guilt, betrayal and...
Medical Errors That Occur During Patient Hand-Offs
Mishkind Kulwicki Law recently settled a case involving medical errors that occurred when a patient was transferred...
More Tools for Prompt Diagnosis of Heart Attacks
The Archives of Internal Medicine reports that a simple blood test can accurately rule in or...
Screening Athletes to Prevent Sudden Heart Attacks
Every sports fan knows the thrill of looking forward to a new season, as media coverage...
