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Review
. 2025 Feb;43(1):115-130.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2024.05.020. Epub 2024 Aug 30.

Legal Risk to the Emergency Medicine Resident in Training and Attending Supervisors

Nicole Tyczynska  1 , Rebecca E Younker  2
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Legal Risk to the Emergency Medicine Resident in Training and Attending Supervisors

Nicole Tyczynska et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2025 Feb.

Abstract

Medical malpractice is an inevitable truth of being a practicing provider. Despite awareness of malpractice risk, education on understanding the legal landscape and protecting oneself from being named in a malpractice claim is sorely underrepresented in medical school and residency curricula. This review summarizes what is known about the legal risks to the resident in training and the attending physician supervisor. It also explores the legal landscape for physicians practicing and supervising telehealth encounters.

Keywords: Litigation risk; Medical malpractice; Resident physician; Supervision; Telehealth.

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Disclosure The opinions expressed in this article are solely the author’s and do not represent the views of Troutman Pepper. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.

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