Communication Errors
Risk management in action. Read about malpractice claims and case studies alleging communication errors, including continuity of care issues and follow up.
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Read ArticleFailure to communicate MRI results
A pain management specialist ordered an MRI of the thoracic spine. In addition to some spinal pathology, the radiologist noted a “possible 9 mm right lung nodule.”
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Read ArticleFailure to timely schedule a follow-up appointment
A 77-year-old woman came to a new ophthalmology group and was seen by Ophthalmologist A.
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Read ArticleBuilding a therapeutic physician-patient relationship
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Read ArticleFailure to timely intubate patient
A 58-year-old man came to Neurosurgeon A for treatment of neck pain with radiation to his arms.
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Read ArticleFailure to treat myocardial infarction
A 62-year-old man came to the ED reporting pain in the “chest wall area.”
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Read FlipbookReporter 2018 Radiology
Failure to diagnose epidural abscess; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
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Read ArticleFailure to obtain informed consent
A 63-year-old woman came to her surgeon with an MRI report of ruptured implants in both of her breasts.
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Read ArticleFailure to properly advise patient
A 37-year-old woman with a family history for breast cancer had a mammogram as part of an annual exam.
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Read ArticleFailure to manage medications
A 76-year-old woman came to an internist to establish a primary care relationship and to seek treatment for itching.
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Read ArticleFailure to properly manage shoulder dystocia
A 35-year-old woman went to an obstetrics/gynecology practice for confirmation of pregnancy and prenatal care. She had a history of three prior pregnancies, with two ending in miscarriage.
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Read ArticleFailure to properly treat
A 74-year-old woman visited Cardiologist A with symptoms of congestive heart failure.
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Read FlipbookReporter 2018 Anesthesiology
Failure to timely intubate patient; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
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Read ArticleFailure to restart anticoagulants
A 66-year-old man came to an internal medicine physician reporting a shuffling gait.
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Read FlipbookWebside manner
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Read ArticleUnnecessary surgery
A 61-year-old woman with a history of colon polyps was referred to General Surgeon A for a colonoscopy.
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Read FlipbookReporter 2017 General Surgery
Failure to monitor vitamin levels after bariatric surgery; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Gastroenterology
Failure to obtain cardiac clearance; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Radiology
Failure to communicate emergent findings; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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