Criminal Prosecution of Medical Errors, Vaught Case FalloutA Medical News Brief from Med-ChallengerThe RaDonda Vaught case isn’t the first or last case of medical errors rising to the level of criminal prosecution, but has stirred up a lot of fear, particularly in nursing environments. The recent Husel trial, raising issues of intent and action, likewise has dipped into the murky … Read More
Stroke Thrombolysis Guidelines – Closing the Clinical Knowledge Gap
Stroke Thrombolysis Guidelines – 2021 Warning Regarding Stroke Thrombolysis Errors – Closing the Clinical Knowledge GapWhat You Might Not Know About Stroke Thrombolysis Treatment GuidelinesA 2021 warning regarding stroke thrombolysis errors has been recently issued. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine (AJEM) published a review in March 2021 addressing the high error rate during emergent alteplase infusion for reversal of … Read More
Physician Malpractice Education, Better Sooner than Later – Medical Risk Management Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them
A Case for Physician Malpractice Education Sooner than Later – Medical Risk Management Horror Stories and How to Avoid ThemReflections from a 30-year practicing physician and attorney.You’ve heard of “better safe than sorry.” You’ve heard of wearing PPE during a pandemic. You’ve learned about avoiding medical errors. And yet, most physicians (nurses and PA too) are taught little to nothing … Read More
Risk Management Course for Medical Practitioners – “Law for Doctors” Online CME Course from Med-Challenger
Risk Management for Practitioners Risk Management Video CME Course Empowers and Educates Healthcare Providers to Reduce Their Liability Risk.New “Law for Doctors” CME Course for 2020.Med-Challenger is excited to announce the release of Risk Management for Practitioners. This new “law for doctors” healthcare risk management course is developed to help physicians and other healthcare professionals understand the malpractice process and … Read More