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Malpractice fears may make ED docs defensive.

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You can't eliminate malpractice suits, but you can help make your physicians feel a little less threatened by doing all you can to ensure patient safety. Consider adding a chest pain observation unit, where patients can be monitored for a longer period of time in the ED. Use computerized decision aids that can predict more accurately who will develop signs of ischemia or who has true ischemia. Create a culture of safety where staff feel comfortable enough to voice concerns about potential safety problems.

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2005. Malpractice fears may make ED docs defensive.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16153022/

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