ER Discharge Decisions
Short video breakdowns from Dr. Kayur Patel on er discharge decisions.
ER Discharge Decisions
The Most Important Question in an Unsafe ER Discharge
A bad outcome after an ER discharge doesn't automatically mean malpractice. The real question isn't whether the patient was sent home, it's whether that decision was defensible at the time it was made. Dr. Patel breaks down what the chart needs to show.
ER Discharge Decisions
Abnormal Vitals Before Discharge
A lingering fever or elevated heart rate before discharge isn't automatically a red flag, but the chart still has to explain it. Dr. Patel breaks down what "reconciled" actually looks like.