Closed Claims: Communication Errors CME course
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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.
The practice of plastic surgery often produces uncertainties. Patients judge the success of surgical outcomes based on their personal standards, so it is important to manage any misconceptions.
A 58-year-old man came to Neurosurgeon A for treatment of neck pain with radiation to his arms. The patient had a history of hypertension and diabetes.
At 6:51 p.m., a 62-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) of a local hospital reporting pain in the “chest wall area.”
A 74-year-old woman visited Cardiologist A with symptoms of congestive heart failure. She had a history of dilated cardiomyopathy, mitral valve regurgitation, and significant pulmonary hypertension.
A 61-year-old woman with a history of colon polyps was referred to General Surgeon A for a colonoscopy.
In February 2012, a 77-year-old woman came to a new ophthalmology group and was seen by Ophthalmologist A.
Failure to diagnose epidural abscess; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
Failure to timely intubate patient; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
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This is an actual TMLT medical malpractice case, involving a pain management specialist treating a patient for back pain.
A 66-year-old man came to an internal medicine physician with a complaint of shuffling gait. He had a complex medical history, including a history of stroke.
In December 2008, a 76-year-old woman came to an internist to establish a primary care relationship and to seek treatment for itching.
A 37-year-old woman of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with a strong family history for breast cancer, had a mammogram performed as part of an annual exam.
On June 30, a 63-year-old female patient came to her surgeon with an MRI report of ruptured implants in both of her breasts.
Failure to monitor vitamin levels after bariatric surgery; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Failure to communicate emergent findings; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
Failure to follow up; Dos and don'ts of renewing your Texas Medical License
Failure to communicate; Dos and don'ts of renewing your Texas Medical License
