This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights from Dr. Pilcher evaluates a tough case where potential over-simplification was harmful. Risks factors can significantly change your evaluation and management.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Don’t over-simplify a complex case Read More »
The “road test” is a vital component of the ED evaluation. This Medical Malpractice Insights post from Dr. Pilcher evaluates a case involving failure to walk a patient with neurological complaints.
Medical Malpractice Insights: A short walk can prevent a long trial Read More »
This Medical Malpractice Insights post from Dr. Pilcher evaluates a difficult orthopedic case and the importance of consultant communication and documentation.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Consultants – Who called whom and when? Read More »
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights post from Dr. Pilcher evaluates a case of missed spinal epidural abscess. Physicians beware of anchoring bias!
Medical Malpractice Insights: Anchoring bias, limited differential leads to quadriplegia 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 »
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 »