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Medical scribes document and transcribe physician interaction with patients during clinical appointments. Does it matter if the scribe is human? In recent years, the number of human medical scribes has grown throughout the healthcare industry. Scribes accompany providers as they note patient history, features of a physical examination, lab results, create orders or prescriptions, and … Continued
New research offers a comprehensive plan to reduce risk of preeclampsia in moms considered at risk for the condition. In research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers describe preeclampsia as a “ multisystemic disorder of pregnancy” experienced by approximately 250,000 women in the US each year. Preeclampsia often occurs after the … Continued
The Joint Commission created the first Sentinel Event policy in 1996. Since that time, the organization has collected and maintained information on sentinel events. The latest Sentinel Event Annual Review was recently released by the Joint Commission, offering the 2022 update. The Joint Commission is a non-profit organization based in the US that provides accreditation … Continued
Two studies reviewed Never Events to identify factors and consequences associated with preventable medical errors. Never Events are egregious medical errors that should never occur. There are seven categories of Never Events that include surgical, device, patient protection, radiologic, environment, criminal and care management events. Recently two published studies took a deeper look into the … Continued
New name reflects growing practice as leading Maryland medical malpractice, personal injury and civil litigation firm Baltimore, MD – Schochor and Staton, P.A. today announced that the leading Maryland medical malpractice, personal injury and civil litigation law firm will now be known as Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. The new name reflects the growth … Continued
We are so happy to be part of Casino Night for MDALA last night. The event raised $1,000 for Paul’s Place, Inc., who have over 20 programs, services and support that strengthen individuals and families, fostering hope, personal dignity and growth in Southwest Baltimore.
James D. Cardea rejoins his former firm in executive leadership position Baltimore, MD – Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. today announced that James D. Cardea has re-joined the leading Maryland medical malpractice and class-action law firm as an Equity Partner. Previously, Cardea served more than 22 years at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. … Continued
Home infusion therapy is an important avenue for the delivery of needed medication outside a healthcare setting. But how safe is it? A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggests home infusion therapy (HIT) personnel lack critical training in identifying factors which can contribute to bloodstream infection through central-line catheters. … Continued
An algorithm passed the radiology board exam. Still in its infancy, ChatGPT and other AI applications are changing science, healthcare, and the world we live in. Recent articles in the journal Radiology offer information on the learning capabilities of two generations of Chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT). Artificial intelligence (AI) is already in use in … Continued
Defective equipment or poor surgical technique can cause patient burns or fires in the surgical suite. A new safety guide from The Joint Commission details best practices during arthroscopic, laparoscopic, or thoracoscopic procedures. The use of scopes during surgical procedures is common, especially minimally invasive methods designed to avoid an open surgery. Strong lights are … Continued
