Articles Tagged With: finger-pointing
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EP Could Be Deposed if Patient Was Misdiagnosed at Another ED
Beware making well-meaning statements or criticizing other clinicians in front of patients.
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Finger-Pointing in Nurse Charting Is Opportunity for Plaintiff
Emergency nurses and physicians may not understand the liability implications of using charts to air grievances. A unified defense is recognized as the best approach for all defendants in ED malpractice claims, but finger-pointing notes make it difficult. Physicians and nurses should meet briefly before each shift to discuss the importance of teamwork, not only regarding patient care but also documentation.