Enacted in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, commonly known as EMTALA, is a Federal law that requires anyone coming to almost any emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Had Dr. M simply reviewed the protocol prior to the procedure, this terrible error could have been avoided.
In this installment, we’ll look at what types of actions or failures result in violations, and how to avoid them.
Pain management is a growing problem across the country, often forcing clinicians into the awkward position of trying to determine if a patient is legitimately seeking pain relief or just seeking drugs. This case focuses on a vital issue in making that determination – communication.
There are few things as well known yet as poorly understood as The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as “HIPAA.” The portion that is most relevant to both practitioners and patients is HIPAA’s privacy rule establishing national standards to protect medical records and other personal health information.
Communication is key for many professions, but in the case of the medical profession it is even more crucial. The following case is a good example of how better communication might have resulted in a better outcome for the patient.
In order for a medical malpractice case to succeed, five essential elements must be met. Knowing what these elements are will help you to avoid a lawsuit for medical malpractice.
