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Improper performance of carpal tunnel surgery
A 56-year-old man with a history of fibromyalgia and depression went to his his primary care physician due to sensory changes in his upper arms. The patient was referred to an orthopedic surgeon.
Reporter Quarter 2 2019
From difficult to dangerous: How to handle disruptive patients; How to address ethical misconduct by a colleague or staff member; Improper performance of breast biopsy; Improper prescribing
Reporter 2019 Dermatology
Failure to respond to complications in a timely manner; Guidelines for the release of medical records
Case Study: Failure to supervise aesthetician
A 33-year-old woman sought laser hair removal at a plastic surgeon’s medical spa, located next to his medical office.
Reporter 2018 Orthopedics
Improper performance of left carpal tunnel surgery; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
Failure to obtain consent for esophageal dilation
On May 6, a 79-year-old man came to a gastroenterologist for an evaluation of iron deficiency anemia.
Failure to monitor thiamine levels
A 50-year-old woman consulted with a bariatric surgeon for weight reduction surgery. The patient was 5’ 4” and weighed 265 pounds.
Reporter Quarter 3 2018
CME - Human Trafficking; Communicating with millennials; Wernicke's encephalopathy: Failure to monitor thiamine levels; Failure to obtain consent for esophageal dilation; TMLT Board Election 2019
