Communication Errors
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Case studies and articles involving the 5 most common liability risks.
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Failure to discuss interruption of anticoagulation
A 72-year-old man came to a surgeon, who confirmed the patient had a reducible right inguinal hernia. The patient’s medical history included a CVA four years earlier.
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"Webside" Manner
The rise of telemedicine and it's use of video conferencing presents a new meaning for "good" bedside manner. Read this presentation to learn special considerations for this new form of patient intera
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6 tips to improve patient communication while using your EHR
View part three of a three-part video series on improving physician/patient interactions.
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Poor Documentation
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Failure to properly treat
A 74-year-old woman visited Cardiologist A with symptoms of congestive heart failure.
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Good documentation never goes out of style
Times change, but the advice stays the same
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Setting the record straight: Dispelling 10 common medical record myths
The rules that govern medical records can be complex and confusing.
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Failure to Follow Up
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Delay in diagnosis of hip fracture
A 90-year-old woman fell at the assisted living facility where she resided. Following the fall, she began to report severe right hip pain.
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Reporter 2017 Gastroenterology
Negligence and failure to arrange adequate follow-up care; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Failure to Refer or Track Referrals
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Reporter Q3 2019
Tracking patient follow up and diagnostic test results (CME); 2018 Risk Management trends analysis; Failure to manage risk of shoulder dystocia; Failure to follow up on syncope; Board Election 2020
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Failure to diagnose and treat complications
A 16-year-old girl was brought to the emergency department after sustaining a leg injury while playing soccer. X-rays revealed a right bimalleolar ankle fracture dislocation.
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Lost in Transition — Coordinating Care Between Inpatient and Primary Care Physicians
Good communication and coordination between inpatient and outpatient physicians is essential.
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Medication Errors
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Failure to properly manage warfarin dose
An 89-year-old woman suffered a fractured right femur requiring surgical repair.
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