How EMTs select a hospital ER for a patient, and when hospitals can turn them away
The closest ER isn't always the best or safest choice
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Medical malpractice
What's the difference between a physician and a provider?
Making sense of the alphabet soup of degrees
The most common avoidable errors in claims against certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Journal published closed claims study
Texas ER botches diagnosis of man's posterior circulation stroke
These strokes have different signs and symptoms and are commonly misdiagnosed
ER nurse practitioner discharges patient with undiagnosed spinal epidural abscess
This type of abscess is dangerous and potentially lethal with delayed diagnosis and treatment
Ativan and opioids are a risky duo
Ativan manufacturer warns that the combination can cause respiratory arrest
Missing, mistaken, and manufactured medical records
Complete, accurate medical records are important in both health care and medical malpractice claims
Lawsuit alleges Walgreens pharmacist gave man wrong prescription drug
Learn four easy tips to improve your medication safety
Hospitalized patients are particularly at risk during this time period
Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses all need good hand-off communications