Ischemic Stroke: Risk Issues for the Emergency Physician

Ischemic Stroke: Risk Issues for the Emergency Physician is organized by Medical Interactive Community.,,Release Date: December 17, 2020,Expiration Date: December 17, 2023,,Description:,Analyses of ischemic stroke medical malpractice cases indicate that failure to diagnose, failure to treat, and improper informed consent are common allegations in professional liability claims associated with strokes. This activity examines reasons for these allegations and suggests steps emergency physicians can take to avoid or reduce stroke-related lawsuits. In addition, it presents a brief overview of new technologies for stroke diagnosis and treatment.,,Learning Outcomes/Objectives:,Upon completion, participants should be able to:,• Describe three major professional liability risks emergency physicians face associated with ischemic stroke cases.,• List and discuss three or more strategies that can reduce professional liability risks and improve patient safety associated with ischemic stroke cases. ,• Describe new developments in stroke treatment.