Go Ahead, Embrace Your Inner Hero
Don’t let fear of litigation keep you from out-of-hospital emergencies. Embrace the heroic vision of…
The Gray Areas of “Good Sam” Protection
Just because medical advice is offered free of charge does not free you from liability.
Mom’s sick, but should you treat the kids?
Toddlers are more susceptible to seasonal flu and tend to get sicker than older kids…
Good Samaritan Statutes: When Do They Protect You?
Car accident? Sick passenger on a plane? You may want to help, but when are…
Fall At Nursing Home, Hit Chin
Paramedics bring in an elderly female who fell at the nursing home. By report, she…
Getting LEAN in the ED
Dear Director, My VPMA just returned for a workshop on LEAN and wants me to…
Snacks That Help Not Hinder
Do you often find yourself standing at the vending machine, weighing the pros and cons…
Necessary Testing
“Ma-a-ark,” I heard the distinctive warbly voice upon answering the phone. It was my mother-in-law,…
Flu Facts, Flu Myths & the Gray Zone
Although most states are finally catching their breath from the insurgence of H1N1 seen in…
Tort Reform Shows Positive Results in TX and CA
Reform Update by David Hoyer, MD Tort Reform Success Is In the Numbers Multiple…