title: Malpractice fears may make ED docs defensive.
abstract: You can't eliminate malpractice suits, but you can help make your physicians feel a little less threatened by doing all you can to ensure patient safety. Consider adding a chest pain observation unit, where patients can be monitored for a longer period of time in the ED. Use computerized decision aids that can predict more accurately who will develop signs of ischemia or who has true ischemia. Create a culture of safety where staff feel comfortable enough to voice concerns about potential safety problems.
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States