Presentation - Responding to Clinical Deterioration
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November 9, 2023Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration
It is always a tragedy when a child dies in the emergency department (ED), but what if that death could have been prevented? What if that child’s deterioration went unnoticed for hours despite desperate pleas from worried parents? This was the scenario faced by at least three parents in the past 18 months in Australia, whose cases have been highlighted in the media. Cases like these emphasise that health care providers and nurses are responsible and accountable for delivering safe and high-qua...
October 6, 2022Choosing the right expert nurse or midwife for your medicolegal case.
People suffering injury or loss following unacceptable standards of healthcare often resort to legal action as a means of restitution, which may result in cases being complex and multidisciplinary, requiring more than one medical expert.While historically in Australia these experts have primarily been doctors, it is increasingly clear that nursing and midwifery cannot be left out in the provision of expert opinions.Lawyers and other members of the legal team must be well informed when it comes t...
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