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Physicians’ Failure to Diagnose Cardiac Condition Not Hospital Negligence
This case illustrates the importance of providing adequate training for nonmedical personnel in healthcare facilities.
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Canceled HIV Test Results in $18 Million Verdict
This case demonstrates how clear communications are critical for hospitals and physicians to correctly inform patients of test results, and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
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Beware Exposure if ‘Bouncebacks’ Don’t Return to Same ED
Most EDs track return visits — cases in which patients come back with new or worsening symptoms. But what if that patient goes to a different ED? Investigators recently examined this question.
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Closed Radiology Claims Show Most Common Risks
Radiology is the second most common source of diagnosis-related malpractice claims, behind general medicine, according to a recent analysis.
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Practice Guidelines Address Alarm Fatigue
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recently issued new guidelines for reducing the burden of alarms involving ECG monitoring.
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Alarm Fatigue Still Serious, Solutions Slow to Come
Alarm fatigue still is a serious threat to patient safety and years of effort have yielded minimal improvement, experts say.
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Defending AMA Cases Costs Average of $400K
The number of patients who sue after leaving AMA is not clear, and hospitals can prevail when they have proper documentation.
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Patients Leaving Against Medical Advice Create Liability Risk
Patients who refuse care and leave against medical advice pose significant liability risks to hospitals and other providers.
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Injuries From Fall at Hospital Lead to Patient’s Death, $3 Million Verdict
A subdural hematoma caused brain swelling and left-side paralysis.
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Physician Defeats Liability for Prescribing Without In-person Consultation
The physician warned the patient not to drink alcohol while taking the painkiller.