Delay in obtaining colonoscopy
The patient was a 47-year-old woman with a history of anal cancer and surgery. She was referred to Gastroenterologist A.
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Negligence in prescribing bowel prep medications
A 71-year-old woman came to a gastroenterologist for evaluation of polyps.
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Failure to protect patient’s airway
A 41-year-old man came to the ED with severe abdominal pain for 5 days, along with vomiting, nausea, and inability to eat.
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Wrong site surgery
A 72-year-old woman came to a gastroenterologist for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain.
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Your medical office staffing questions answered
Understanding the rules and responsibilities when managing health care staff.
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Strategies to improve patient follow up
Guidance on how to create effective follow-up strategies.
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Medications: Common risk management issues
Answering your questions on how to minimize risk when prescribing medications.
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Failure to monitor thiamine levels
A 50-year-old woman consulted with a bariatric surgeon for weight reduction surgery.
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Failure to monitor patient postoperatively
A 31-year-old woman arrived at a rural hospital ED with severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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Failure to obtain consent for esophageal dilation
A 79-year-old man came to a gastroenterologist for an evaluation of iron deficiency anemia.
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Procedure performed when contraindicated
A 67-year-old man was referred to a gastroenterologist for a screening colonoscopy.
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Failure to follow up
A 28-year-old woman came to her gastroenterologist with a history of diarrhea. A colonoscopy revealed colitis.
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Communicating with patients after adverse outcomes
How to express empathy and compassion while helping patients understand their situation
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Reporter 2019 Gastroenterology
Failure to administer anesthesia and obtain informed consent; Guidelines for the release of medical records
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Reporter 2017 Gastroenterology
Negligence and failure to arrange adequate follow-up care; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Reporter 2016 Gastroenterology
Failure to obtain cardiac clearance; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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Reporter 2015 Gastroenterology
Failure to follow up; Dos and don'ts of renewing your Texas Medical License
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