A man underwent a series of tests after experiencing shortness of breath and pain in his chest. While the cardiologist reviewed the results of the tests, the man again began to experience shortness of breath and weakness in his legs.
Risk managers who want to advance in their careers may need to continually improve their skill sets and focus more on data management, according to leaders in the field.
Even as the health care system continues to adopt the idea of full disclosure after a medical error, new research is confirming something that many risk managers already suspected.
Working with outside counsel can be very different than working with your corporate colleague, and a few tips can help you get the most from that relationship.
A newborn baby exhibited signs of child abuse each time he was brought to the doctor during the first seven weeks of his life. His injuries, however, were ignored continually.
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.
Physicians in the United States and Canada generally report that they support disclosing medical errors to patients.
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.
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.
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.
