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Doctor Delays Delivery, Receives Phone Call, Resulting in Brain-damaged Infant
Lack of attention paid to fetal monitoring and vital signs led to the baby's hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy upon delivery.
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Communication-and-resolution Programs Could Be Improved
Communication-and-resolution programs have been widely adopted, but the execution is uneven. Risk managers should review the actual performance of these programs.
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Nurse Practitioner Payouts Increasing; Opioids and Neonatal Top Concerns
Payouts from malpractice claims against nurse practitioners continue to rise, and much of the increase can be tied to the prescribing and management of painkillers, according to new data from insurance companies.
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Claims Frequency and Batch Claims Increasing
Healthcare systems in 2018 could see an increase in claim frequency for claims greater than $5 million, along with an increase in batch claims, according to a new report.
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More Fraud Investigations Likely to Come
Federal prosecutors are pursuing healthcare fraud with no indication of letting up, so risk managers should redouble their efforts to find and eliminate anyone taking advantage of the system.
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Cybersecurity and Outsourcing Among Top Concerns for 2018
Hospitals and health systems in 2018 face a mix of risks from familiar issues and threats from new developments in the industry, analysts say. The best response for all risks is to be proactive and get ahead of the risk before it creates trouble in the organization.
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Ethics if Patient Wants to Transfer Embryos With Genetic Anomalies
Pre-implantation testing of embryos can detect genetic anomalies linked to serious health-affecting disorders. While patients rarely request that such embryos be transferred, it does happen.
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Report Examines How Research on Donated Organs Can Be Ethically Performed
Research on how to improve the quality and quantity of organs available for transplant poses multiple ethical challenges.
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ED Patients’ Documented DNR Status Might Conflict With Family’s Demands
Even if an ED patient’s do not resuscitate status is well-documented, family members may demand resuscitation — sometimes vehemently.
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Study: Timing of Advance Directive Linked to Aggressive End-of-Life Care
Did a patient complete an advance directive in his or her last months of life? If so, there is a greater chance of choosing aggressive care, found a recent study.