Articles Tagged With: liability
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Healthcare Facilities Could Face Liability From Recall of Duodenoscope
Healthcare facilities and providers face potential liability related to the use of a scope that has been recalled and is the subject of lawsuits against the manufacturer.
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Healthcare facilities could face liability from recall of duodenoscope
Healthcare facilities and providers face potential liability related to the use of a scope that has been recalled and is the subject of lawsuits against the manufacturer.
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Jury Awards Man’s Estate $950,000 After Physician Failed to Adequately Test for His Heart Condition
In 2008, a man went to a hospital complaining of chest pains. The man’s treating physician at the hospital administered tests and diagnosed him with a peptic ulcer.
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Failure to Timely Diagnose Complication Leads to $1.57 Million Verdict for Hospital
In 2011, a woman underwent laparoscopic surgery to increase her likelihood of becoming pregnant. During the procedure, and unbeknownst to the woman and her obstetrician, the woman’s small bowel was perforated.
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Medication mix-up leaves 51-year-old patient with permanent brain damage after heart surgery
In 2011, a 51-year-old man was undergoing heart surgery when complications requiring resuscitation arose. The man required cardioversion and was resuscitated after being shocked five or six times.
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Hospital wins suit over surgeons and privilege
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Ambulatory Care Quarterly: Patients can help with documentation
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Legislation gives disabled right to self-direct care
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Guest Column: What to do if you think your care is unsafe
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AEM improves patient safety, reduces liability