EMDocs

MARCH 20, 2024

Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Editor, Med Mal Insights Speaking in “Code” Discussing resuscitation options with patients nearing end of life “A kinder, gentler approach would benefit everyone.” “Code,” “No Code,” “CPR,” “resuscitation,” etc.

Documentation/Coding 91

Documentation/Coding Hospice Resuscitation CPR 91

Taming the SRU

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Multitasking is performing two tasks simultaneously In studies of emergency physicians, around 70% of responses to an interruption result in a task switch Multitasking accounts for only 8% of responses to interruption Multitasking is only truly possible for manual tasks (hand-washing, gathering equipment, etc.)

Hospice 40

Hospice EKG/ECG Wellness Resuscitation 40

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 30, 2023

” I documented those words in my progress note that day. KS died during the final one when his inpatient team failed to resuscitate him after a cardiac arrest. He had declined hospice care until the end and would not even accept “do not resuscitate” status. Then, everything changed.

Hospitals 91

Hospitals Hospice Resuscitation COPD 91