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Malpractice Counsel
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- Francis L. Counselman, MD
- Associate Editor In Chief
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Appropriate Analgesic Use in the Emergency Department
- Author:
- Peter A. Byers, MD
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
Patients participating in occupational and sports-related activities requiring ascent to high elevations are at risk of developing a range of high...
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Malpractice Counsel
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
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Malpractice Counsel
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
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Was the Correct Imaging Performed After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
This month’s column examines the malpractice case and the criteria for imaging decisions based on NEXUS and the Canadian C-Spine Rule.
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Overcompensation for Low Sodium Leads to Severe Injury
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
- Associate Editor-In-chief
- Neal E. Flomenbaum, MD
Two cases are discussed by Neal Flomenbaum, MD: a woman with chronic hyponatremia is misdiagnosed, and an error is made in the administration...
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Untreated Woman With Abdominal Pain
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
This month’s cases include an untreated young woman with abdominal pain and a man with an AAA.
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A Suicidal Patient
- Author:
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
This month’s cases include an intoxicated suicidal patient and a man with a ruptured appendix.
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Are You Prepared for These Dermatologic Emergencies?
- Author:
- Ta-Tanisha Favor, MD
- Francis L. Counselman, MD
Although most skin problems seen in the emergency department are not serious, some can be life-threatening. Here's how to deal with five of the...