When patient harm leads to litigation, the warning signs are often already present in the record—or notably absent from it. Learn how early event...Read More »
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A recent California assembly bill marks one of the most prescriptive workplace violence prevention mandates hospitals have faced to date—not just...Read More »
Traditionally, residency is seen as a gauntlet through which physicians in training must pass to become competent, independent practitioners. Long...Read More »
Informed consent is the process of informing a patient about the risks of, and alternatives to, a specific procedure. When done properly, the...Read More »
