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SGEM#229: I Fought the Law and the Law Won – But Would it Matter if I had a Resident?

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

In an internal medicine setting, problems with handoffs, teamwork, and lack of supervision were identified as issues in trainee malpractice cases. Intervention: Malpractice claims involving trainees (residents) in an emergency department setting over a three-year period from 2009-2012.

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AI May Allow Physicians To Regain Their Humanity

ACEP Now

Emergency medicine (EM) is a team-based specialty, where a diverse group works together to rapidly deliver acute, unscheduled patient care. In contrast to traditional teams that have the luxury of time for their members to build rapport, teams in the emergency department (ED) change every day. Published April 25, 2012.