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ED Legal Letter Quotes Russell on Telemedicine in the Emergency Department Setting
October 26, 2020
Angela Russell (Partner-Baltimore) weighed in on the dramatic uptick in the use of telemedicine in emergency departments during COVID-19 in “Telehealth Booming in EDs, but Poses Some Unique Liability Risks,” which appeared in the October 2020 issue of ED Legal Letter. While telehealth screenings and other procedures may become permanent, Angela notes that “there are certain risks unique to the ED when it comes to telehealth. These include an inability to attend to serious conditions as quickly as during an in-person visit, failure to appreciate presenting symptoms, and performing a telemedicine exam when it should have been performed in person, given the patient’s condition. Liability risks can be minimized with proper screening.”