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Emergency Department: When to join the patient in the treatment area

While in Naples, Florida, my husband developed a raging cold, sore throat and dripping nose and was concerned he had strep throat when he started to run a fever. Not sure if we should go to walk in clinic, try … Continue reading

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Emergency Department Mistakes

Most of the mistakes in the emergency department (ED) that have the potential to compromise patient safety are caused by human error, according to a study published online in BMC Emergency Medicine. “[EDs] are challenging hospital settings with regard to … Continue reading

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