Risk Management Review is a publication developed for practice-based physicians. Risk Management Review presents case studies of claims associated with various specialties. Each case study includes a risk management analysis and presents risk strategies that might help prevent unfavorable outcomes in similar cases.
Communication Failure Causes Delay in Treatment and Suboptimal Outcome Failure to Follow Up on Incidental Radiology Finding Leads to Delayed Kidney Cancer DiagnosisFailure to Recognize Rare Condition Results in Death of Pregnant Mother and Child; Malpractice Suit Follows Medication Error Occurs in Pediatric Practice; Infant Dies From Untreated ConditionPatient Assessed for Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis Subsequently Dies; Malpractice Lawsuit FollowsPatient Disregards Physician's Recommendations for Immediate Treatment; Complications Result, Leading to Malpractice LawsuitPatient Sues Surgeon Following Difficult Mastectomy; Nonclinical Factors Impede Defense of CasePatient Suffers Cardiac Arrest and Severe Injuries Following Routine Outpatient SurgeryPatient Suffers Complication Following Procedure Resulting in Brain Damage; Malpractice Lawsuit FollowsPatient Suffers Neuromuscular Deficits Following Spinal Injections; Poor Coordination of Care Results in Paralysis and Malpractice LawsuitPhysician Fails to Act on “Red Flags,” Resulting in Death of Patient From Myocardial Infarction Poor Documentation and Other Missteps Result in Delayed Cancer Diagnosis for Pediatric PatientPostoperative Patient Not Adequately Treated, Leading to Death; Malpractice Lawsuit FollowsSoft Skill Failures Lead to Suboptimal Outcome for Obstetric Patient and Subsequent Lawsuit for Healthcare ProvidersTreatment Delays Cause Complications Following Cerebrovascular Accident, Resulting in Brain Damage; Malpractice Lawsuit Follow
