Medico-legal risks of point-of-care ultrasound: a closed-case analysis of Canadian Medical Protective Association medico-legal cases

Medico-legal risks of point-of-care ultrasound: a closed-case analysis of Canadian Medical Protective Association medico-legal cases

Abstract Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become a core diagnostic tool for many physicians due to its portability, excellent safety profile, and diagnostic utility. Despite its growing use, the potential risks of POCUS use should be considered by providers. We analyzed the Canadian M...

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Main Authors: Ross Prager, Derek Wu, Gary Garber, P. J. Finestone, Cathy Zang, Rana Aslanova, Robert Arntfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:The Ultrasound Journal
Subjects:
Ultrasound
Medcio-legal
Legal
Patient safety
POCUS
Point-of-care ultrasound
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-024-00364-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-024-00364-7

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