Radiology
News and case studies for radiologists
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Read FlipbookReporter 2019 Radiology
Performing an MRI when contraindicated; Guidelines for the release of medical records
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Failure to diagnose epidural abscess
A 44-year-old woman with a history of IV drug use was treated at a clinic for a foot infection and back spasms.
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Failure to report misplaced central line
On July 22, a 64-year-old woman came to the emergency department (ED) of a local hospital. The patient had undergone back surgery five days earlier, and she came to the ED for a possible overdose.
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Read FlipbookReporter 2018 Radiology
Failure to diagnose epidural abscess; Law requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids and other drugs
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Read FlipbookReporter 2017 Radiology
Failure to report misplaced central line; HIPAA and patient privacy
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Read ArticleFailure to diagnose cornual pregnancy
A 33-year-old woman came to the emergency department (ED) complaining of bilateral abdominal pain, back pain, and shortness of breath.
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Failure to diagnose retained sponge
A 55-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital in New Mexico for a colostomy reversal.
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Failure to diagnose tuberculosis
A two-year-old boy with a five-day history of intermittent fever and stomachache was brought to his pediatrician. The child was diagnosed with a viral syndrome and treated with simethicone drops
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Read FlipbookReporter 2016 Radiology
Failure to communicate emergent findings; Law enforcement exceptions to HIPAA
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Read FlipbookReporter 2015 Radiology
Failure to communicate; Dos and don'ts of renewing your Texas Medical License
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Read FlipbookReporter 2014 Radiology
Failure to diagnose tuberculosis; Online reputation for physicians
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Read FlipbookReporter 2013 Radiology
Failure to diagnose retained sponge; TMLT adds employment practices liability coverage to all policies
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Read FlipbookReporter 2012 Radiology
Negligence in issuing an inaccurate report; Introducing Trust Rewards; TMLT adds cyber liability coverage to all policies
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Diagnostic Errors
Case study and current research on the prevalence of diagnostic errors, common causes, and ways to prevent these types of errors.
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Read FlipbookReporter 2011 Radiology
Failure to diagnose normal pressure hydrocephalus; Highlighting HIPAA and HITECH — changes enacted to privacy rules
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Read FlipbookReporter 2010 Radiology
Delay in diagnosing cervical spine fracture; Gadolinium, renal failure, and NSF: a potentially dangerous combination
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Read FlipbookThe Reporter January-February 2010
Integrating patient email into your practice; Risk management for diagnostic radiology and anatomic pathology (CME); Failure to diagnose breast cancer; Failure to appropriately monitor
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Read FlipbookReporter 2009 Radiology
Failure to diagnose Rathke's cleft cyst; TMLT continues fight to maintain medical liability reform
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Read FlipbookReporter 2008 Radiology
Misinterpretation of pelvic ultrasound; ACR journal releases information on the role of radiology assistants; TMB enforces new rules for medical record documentation
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Read FlipbookReporter 2007 Radiology
Failure to diagnose AAA; The FDA in 2007: criticism, caution, and confusion
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