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Legal Review and Commentary: Failure to diagnose large pleural abscess leads to $227,500 verdict
A middle-aged woman went to the emergency department complaining of abdominal pains. After testing and evaluation indicated intestinal inflammation and a possible abdominal cyst along with diverticular disease, the hospital began the patient on a course of antibiotic therapy. -
Cost of adverse events borne by provider
Improving patient safety can have a direct effect on the bottom line, according to a new report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). -
Doctors who err are prone to burnout, more mistakes
If a physician makes a significant error, it may be a good idea to keep an eye on him or her and watch for signs of serious burnout and more mistakes to come. -
Study: Needlestick injuries still a major concern
A new study from Inviro Medical, an Atlanta-based maker of needlestick prevention devices, reveals that needlestick injuries affect the vast majority of nurses, and nearly half (47%) said they had been stuck by a contaminated needle. -
Nurses resist sharps program if not consulted
Most risk managers have attempted to reduce needlesticks and the associated costs, and there is no shortage of strategies and devices to aid in the effort. -
Wide-scale suicide assessments needed to avoid tragedy and significant liability
Patient suicides don't just happen on locked psychiatric wards. They can happen in your emergency department, your critical care unit, or virtually any area of any health care facility. -
Legal Review & Commentary: Failure to notify leads to a $425,000 verdict in NJ
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Legal Review & Commentary: Ambulance errors lead to $10.2 million settlement
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Legal Review & Commentary: Delay in transfer results in death: $5 million awarded
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A new path to prevent deadly MRI accidents