by Svetlana Zakharchenko | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Legal Evidence
Abstract Objective: The study aims to define extent of lawsuits filed against emergency physicians (EPs) overpoint-of-care emergency ultrasound (US) during the last 20 years. Methods: We performed a nationwide search of the WESTLAW legal database for filed...
by Svetlana Zakharchenko | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Legal Evidence
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the extent of diagnostic error lawsuits related to pointof-care ultrasound (POCUS) in internal medicine, paediatrics, family medicine and critical care, of whichlittle is known. Methods: We conducted a...
by Svetlana Zakharchenko | Aug 11, 2021 | Medical Legal Evidence
Abstract Objective: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is becoming increasingly available for neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists (PSS); however, concerns over potential litigation from possible missed diagnoses or incorrect management have been documented....
by Svetlana Zakharchenko | Aug 4, 2021 | Medical Legal Evidence
Abstract Introduction: New medical technology brings the potential of lawsuits related to the usage of thatnew technology. In recent years the use of point-of-care (POC) ultrasound has increased rapidlyin the emergency department (ED). POC ultrasound creates potential...
