What can go wrong with a dog bite in the patient without a spleen? This Medical Malpractice Insights post evaluates a case of sepsis from a simple dog bite.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Splenectomy Patients at Greater Risk of Sepsis Read More »
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of RLQ pain. Is it appendicitis? Hepatitis? Dyspepsia? Something else?
Medical Malpractice Insights: Alcoholic hepatitis? Dyspepsia? Appendicitis? Read More »
Isn’t it just another upper respiratory infection? When should you consider myocarditis in the patient with URI symptoms?
Medical Malpractice Insights: Bronchitis or myocarditis? A fatal difference Read More »
Chest pain is common in the ED. What else besides ACS should you consider?
Medical Malpractice Insights: “You’re not having a heart attack” Read More »
Communication and documentation are keys to good patient care. This week’s Medical Malpractice Insights evaluates a case of viral encephalitis and the importance of these factors.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Delayed Diagnosis of Viral Encephalitis Read More »
Today’s Medical Malpractice Insights covers sore throat. Isn’t it just pharyngitis?
Medical Malpractice Insights: It may be more than “just a sore throat” Read More »
Orthopedic complaints are one of the top causes for litigation. This second post in the Medical Malpractice Insights Series evaluates posterior shoulder dislocation.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSIGHTS: Don’t miss a posterior shoulder dislocation Read More »
Our mission at emDocs is to educate providers of all levels and improve patient care. One component of education is learning from mistakes. This is the first post from Medical Malpractice Insights, a website that provides education on malpractice and medical errors.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Learning from mistakes and dodging bullets Read More »
