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Medical Malpractice Insights: What should we do when acute flank pain is NOT a kidney stone?

EMDocs

Heres another case from Medical Malpractice Insights Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Emergency Services Are Evolving – So is ESO EHR

ESO

Emergency service technology, across all markets and needs, is making a long-awaited shift. What began as a set of necessary features and functionality to support documentation requirements is now evolving to technology for the full patient care journey. Providing support for prevention and initial 911 calls through patient outcomes and continuous education, and everything in between.

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Melioidosis

Life in the Fastlane

Chris Nickson Melioidosis Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is widespread in Southeast Asia and Northern Australia, with increasing recognition in other tropical and subtropical regions. It presents with a wide range of clinical manifestations, from localized infections to severe sepsis and septic shock.

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