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Failure to properly assess and manage patient's medications; Guidelines for the release of medical records
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 44-year-old woman with a history of IV drug use was treated at a clinic for a foot infection and back spasms.
A 50-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) of a large medical center with symptoms that suggested cellulitis. He had a fever of 102.4 degrees, and his blood pressure was 163/92 mm Hg.
At 9:30 am, a 43-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) of a metropolitan hospital. He reported chest pain, dizziness, diaphoresis, shortness of breath, and pain going down his arms.
Failure to diagnose and treat acute coronary syndrome; HIPAA and patient privacy
A 33-year-old woman came to the emergency department (ED) complaining of bilateral abdominal pain, back pain, and shortness of breath.
At 3:20 p.m., a 3-year-old girl was brought to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of fever, lethargy, sore throat, severe leg pain bilaterally with decreased sensation, and absent reflexes.
A 28-year-old man was involved in a motorcycle collision, sustaining multiple injuries. The man hit the side of a trailer and was thrown off his motorcycle.
A 45-year-old woman with leg weakness called EMS to her home. The patient was transported to a hospital ED with “new weakness and altered sensation to bilateral lower extremities.”
A 66-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) at 9:11 p.m. with chest pain. He was triaged at 9:14 p.m.
A 57-year-old man came to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after developing chest tightness and shortness of breath followed by an unwitnessed syncopal episode.
Failure to monitor vitamin levels after bariatric surgery; HIPAA and patient privacy
Failure to perform pre-operative exam; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
Wrong site surgery; Dos and don'ts of renewing Your Texas Medical License
Failure to make a timely diagnosis; Dos and don'ts of renewing your Texas Medical License
Failure to obtain informed consent; Online reputation management for physicians
Failure to diagnose myocardial infarction; Online reputation management for physicians
Failure to properly advise patient; TMLT adds employment practices liability coverage to all policies
Failure to diagnose myocardial infarction; TMLT adds employment practices liability coverage to all policies
