Medicolegal Risk of Volunteering Medical Services
From July 2017, Franks and BeansReview medicolegal risks that can occur with volunteer versus emergency situations. •
20min 22Matthew DeLaney, MD
Risk Management 101 with Greg Henry
From December 2016, Holiday Strains in the Urgent CareGreg gives a primer on medical legal terms and examples of lawsuits.
25min 4Greg Henry, MD and Mike Weinstock, MD
Point Of Care - Testing: Troponin
From September 2016, Death By Peppermint PattyMike and Miz interview Dr. Dan Firestone regarding how point of care testing has been a REAL game changer in UC medicine. They discuss pros/cons as well as medical-legal risks with their use. However identify that they certainly make us much more independent and help us in our decision making. •
9min 57Mike Weinstock, MD, Mizuho Morrison, DO, and Daniel Firestone, MD
Mandated Follow Ups
From August 2016, Avoiding Mistakes with Bears, Jellyfish & Chest PainShould patient follow up visits back to the UC be mandated? Miz and Mike discuss with Dan Firestone MD, the ethical and practice management concerns that arise with such policies and procedures. Bottom line, is that it comes down to a case by case assessment of the patient’s reliability and their …
17min 9Mike Weinstock, MD, Mizuho Morrison, DO, and Daniel Firestone, MD
Risk Management in Kids
From June 2016, Things That Go SouthThe patient-physician interaction is the most critical aspect of establishing good rapport and avoiding lawsuits. Ann and Miz discuss why physicians get sued in pediatric cases and how to avoid them as well as deal with them when you are alerted you were involved. •
25min 37Ann Dietrich, MD and Mizuho Morrison, DO
Ruth's Story, Part 1
From May 2016, Danger ZonesMike presents a powerful story from a patient’s wife’s perspective. When faced with difficult patient encounters, it is important to remember that it's not what we say, but HOW we say it that can make significant differences to the patient's family. We also discuss toxic effects of amiodarone we …
18min 1Mizuho Morrison, DO, Mike Weinstock, MD, Paul Jhun, MD, and Christopher Frank, MD
Quinolones – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
From October 2015, Things That Make You Squirm! EMR’s, Scabies & The Limping ChildFluoroquinolones Peripheral neuropathy, tendon rupture
10min 42Matthew DeLaney, MD
Practice Management - EMR
From October 2015, Things That Make You Squirm! EMR’s, Scabies & The Limping ChildUse of electronic medical records can be time saving and helpful, but has its harmful downsides as well. Listen to John and Mike discuss the potential legal pitfalls of charting in an EMR.
23min 24Mike Weinstock, MD and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
Upset Patient Protocol
From July 2015, Teeth, FUO, and Upset patientsWe’re not trained in conflict resolution, but angry patients are a reality in any practice. Listening and empathy can go a long way in this situation.
17min 17Rob Orman, MD and Dike Drummond, MD
Defensive Medicine? The Antibiotic Conundrum
From July 2015, Teeth, FUO, and Upset patientsAre you practicing defensive medicine? Do you feel pressured to dole out antibiotics hoping it will increase patient satisfaction? We are often faced with the antibiotic conundrum. Listen to Mike Weinstock MD as he sits down with Jenny Messick MD and Kirk Hummer NP to discuss a practical approach …
24min 42Mike Weinstock, MD, Kirk Hummer, DNP MBA CNP, and Genny Messick, MD
Top 10 Bouncebacks
From March 2015, Lacerations, Tylenol, and Bouncebacks… OH MY!?“Remember that patient you took care of yesterday?”...those are the WORST words to hear when you come into work!!! Oh, no what did I miss?!? Here are a few tips on how to handle the bounceback patient. It might just save you one of these days!
19min 19Mike Weinstock, MD and Mizuho Morrison, DO