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  • Title: Warning: are you using nonphysicians for MSEs? Rethink this risky practice.
    Journal: ED Manag; 2001 Apr; 13(4):37-41, suppl 3 p.; quiz 46-8. PubMed ID: 11447821.
    Abstract:
    Using nonphysicians to give patients medical screening examinations (MSEs) has resulted in numerous lawsuits, EMTALA violations, and adverse outcomes, yet the practice is common in EDs. EMTALA experts advise against using nurses to perform MSEs. Educate staff that triage is not a substitute for an MSE. Follow protocols strictly and document the adequacy of the scope of the MSE.
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