Tips to avoid medical errors in the emergency department

Emergency medicine physicians: Could these be your cases? A 35-year-old presents with shortness of breath and numbness to the legs. CXR and EKG are normal. She is discharged to see her doctor in two days, but is found dead at home. Autopsy reveals a dissecting aortic aneurysm. A 15-month-old is triaged to fast track and seen by a physician assistant for fever, lethargy, and ear pain. Treatment includes Augmentin. The next day the patient is admitted with pneumococcal sepsis and meningitis with severe brain damage. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Physician Emergency Malpractice Source Type: blogs