[Forensic medicine aspects in patients with chest pain in the emergency room].
The correct management of patients presenting with chest pain in the emergency room is, at the moment, a very peculiar and controversial issue. A rapid confirmation or exclusion is imperative for the respect of the health of citizens and the reduction of public expenditure. The concept of professional fault is defined and the previous and present behavior of the magistrature are debated as regards the faults of physicians. Some practical suggestions conclude this review.
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Istituto di Cardiologia, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Maria della Misericordia, Udine. slavich@adriacom.it
Buonocore
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D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice