Nature and outcomes of sanctioned medical misconduct in six international jurisdictions: a case series.

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the types of medical misconduct, the practitioner, specialities and jurisdictions at risk, patient outcomes and the sanctions imposed. Methods This study was a retrospective case series of 822 adverse medical tribunal determinations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada (Ontario, Alberta), Pennsylvania (USA), Singapore and Hong Kong in 2013-17. Results Inappropriate medical care and illegal or unethical prescribing were the most common types of misconduct.

Discordance between patient-reported and actual emergency department pain management.

Objective: To determine patient knowledge of the nature of their pain management in the ED.

Methods: This was a planned sub-study of data collected during a randomised, controlled trial of the nature of the informed consent process in a single ED. Patients aged ≥18 years, with a triage pain score of ≥4, were enrolled.

Outcomes of laceration suture repair in the emergency department.

Objective: To assess patient satisfaction with laceration management, post-ED care, cosmesis and complication rates.

Methods: We undertook a prospective observational study of adult patients with lacerations sutured in two EDs over a 4-month period. ED data included participant demographics, laceration characteristics and management.

The Effect of the Consent Process on Patient Satisfaction With Pain Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Study Objective: We aim to determine whether the timing and context of informed consent affects the subjective outcome of patient satisfaction with pain management.

Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial in a single emergency department (ED). Patients aged 18 years or older with a triage pain score of greater than or equal to 4 provided consent to participate in a pain management study.