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Ethical Issues in Interhospital Transfers of Emergency Department Patients

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Consequences of this are well documented and include delayed treatment, exposure to error, increased length of stay, and increased mortality. 2 This article discusses the practical and ethical issues of interhospital transfer of these patients. 2015):157-165. ED crowding impairs this mission. Published online 2021:26.

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Tips for Real-Time Information Sharing with Patients

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The 2015 Edition Cures Act sought to promote “transparency, modern standards, and enhanced health IT capabilities by fostering innovation in the health care technology ecosystem to deliver better information to patients, clinicians, and other users.” Training opportunities for documentation best practices should be employed.