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A woman undergoing a mammogram fainted and struck her head on the concrete floor, which caused her to suffer skull fractures, cerebral edema, and ultimately a stroke, brain damage, and paralysis.
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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has issued a decision tool for disclosures for emergency preparedness under HIPAA.
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A former employee of the Cleveland Clinic and Health Management Associates and her cousin have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Miami on charges of identity theft.
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A 70-year-old patient sought relief for respiratory problems. The woman consulted with various physicians, and she decided to undergo angioplasty and coronary stenting.
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Risk managers must assure that the fast changing face of health care does not draw their organizations into the "corporate practice of medicine," which brings significant liability risk.
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Evolving notions of health and wellness have introduced a plethora of new services to patients, many of which have less to do with medical necessity than with cosmetic appearance.
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To encourage physicians to fully disclose errors, health care risk managers must understand that the adverse event can place the doctor in what feels like an untenable situation.
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Physicians in the United States and Canada generally report that they support disclosing medical errors to patients.
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Hospitals are beginning to crack down on the use of oxytocin and induced delivery before 39 weeks gestation in an effort to reduce the high risks of birth trauma and liability.