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10 Things That Will Get You Sued – Part 2

The Trauma Pro

#3. You are responsible for the conduct of your staff If the people who work for you treat patients poorly, you may be responsible. It is important that your staff have bedside manner at least as good as yours. #4. Avoiding your patients Some of your patients may need to contact you, either while in the hospital or while at home. Don’t appear to be inaccessible.

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Podcast – Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Learn about how to look after patients with eating disorders in the Emergency Department. Listen to this podcast recorded live at the Premier Conference 2024. The post Podcast – Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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TXA in Trauma

Taming the SRU

Fouche PF, Stein C, Nichols M, et al. Tranexamic Acid for Traumatic Injury in the Emergency Setting: A Systematic Review and Bias-Adjusted Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Ann Emerg Med 2024;83(5):435–45. This metanalysis published in May 2024 investigated the use of TXA in severely injured trauma patients. They ultimately included a total of 7 randomized control trials that evaluated TXA use for patients with traumatic injures: 3 of these studies looked at general polytrauma and t

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Behavioral Education Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The Behavioral Education Training for Healthcare Providers (HCP) aims to fully educate healthcare providers on professional behavior in healthcare settings. Furthermore, training on proper and appropriate behavior within healthcare settings is necessary for a safe and positive work environment. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and safest workplace setting through education on behavioral training for healthcare providers.

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Improving Your Critical Appraisal Skills #6: Decision Analysis

Sensible Medicine

I’ve taken a little break from the “Improving Your Critical Appraisal Skills” series but I’m returning with a few more. These articles are a little treat for our paid subscribers. The first five are here. I must admit, I rarely read decision analyses. That said, I should appreciate them a whole lot more. First, the whole point of a decision analysis is to determine the best course of action when faced with two or more alternatives.

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Framing Human Understanding for the healthcare experience

NRC Health

Ryan Donohue, a thought leader in healthcare consumerism, will speak at Human Understanding Beyond | HUB 24 in San Diego, August 21–23, about the impact of Human Understanding on the healthcare industry. The post Framing Human Understanding for the healthcare experience appeared first on NRC Health.

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Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

The Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Providers aims to fully educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. Furthermore, understanding state regulations and proper procedures can prevent the transmission of infections among patients and DHCP.

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The Art of Medicine is the Foundation of Trust between Physicians and Patients

Emergency Medicine News

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Imaging Case of the Week 596

EMergucate

The forearm x-ray is from a child with pain & swelling in the elbow & forearm following a FOOSH injury. Only 1 view could be obtained due to patient being in distress. What can be seen?

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Therapy Dogs Aren't Just for Patients

Emergency Medicine News

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The ETM Course Podcast is back! The Trauma Physician with Chris Bowles

PHARM

We are excited to announce that after a hibernation period, the ETM Course podcast is back! In our first episode of the new podcast we talk to Dr … The ETM Course Podcast is back!

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Family & Domestic Violence – Clinical Pathway

SCGH ED

Here is some information relevant to the management of patient’s impacted by family & domestic violence. SCGH ED Family & Domestic Violence (FDV) Clinical Pathway: SCGOPCG Emergency Department Family & Domestic Violence Record (M668) Discharge Resources: Non-Fatal Strangulation – SARC NMHS 2020 Patient Information Handout Centre for Women’s Safety & Wellbeing Aboriginal / Torres Strait […] The post Family & Domestic Violence – Clinical Pathway ap

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Is This The End?

PHARM

Do not move! Spinal immobilization or spinal motor restriction: the long-lasting debate from the Napoleonic Wars to 2024 SIMEU policy statement Is This The End?

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Family & Dometic Violence – Clinical Pathway

SCGH ED

Here is some information relevant to the management of patient’s impacted by family & domestic violence. SCGH ED FDV Clinical Pathway Discharge Resources: Non-Fatal Strangulation – DOHWA 2019 Patient Information Handout Non-Fatal Strangulation – SARC NMHS 2020 Patient Information Handout Centre for Women’s Safety & Wellbeing Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander – FDV Resources in […] The post Family & Dometic Violence – Clinical Pathway appear

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ECMO machine that keeps cardiac arrest patients alive trialled in Sydney by NSW Ambulance – ABC News

PHARM

The 53-year-old from Padstow remembers getting cold and collapsing. Over the next hour, a machine worked to keep his brain and vital organs functioning. — Read on www.abc.net.

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