Today for our Medical Malpractice Insights post we look at the importance of good documentation.
Medical Malpractice Insights – Misdiagnosis of Perforated Ulcer is not Malpractice Read More »
This edition of Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of potential vascular emergency: knee dislocation.
Medical Malpractice Insights – Knee dislocation: a vascular emergency Read More »
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights evaluates the case of a post-op patient and consultation in the middle of the night. Remember, always assume the worst-case scenario, and trust your gut.
The “No Harm Contract” or “Safety Contract”… Do these guarantee patient safety?
Medical Malpractice Insights: The “No Harm Contract” Read More »
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights from Dr. Pilcher looks at the importance of documenting before and after procedures, especially neurologic function.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Ligate only the artery, not a perfectly good nerve Read More »
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights from Dr. Pilcher details a case of EKG subtleties. Who’s smarter: the EKG computer or the ED physician?
Medical Malpractice Insights: So you think you’re smarter than the EKG computer… Read More »
What can go wrong with a dog bite in the patient without a spleen? This Medical Malpractice Insights post evaluates a case of sepsis from a simple dog bite.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Splenectomy Patients at Greater Risk of Sepsis Read More »
Isn’t it just another upper respiratory infection? When should you consider myocarditis in the patient with URI symptoms?
Medical Malpractice Insights: Bronchitis or myocarditis? A fatal difference Read More »
Today’s Medical Malpractice Insights covers sore throat. Isn’t it just pharyngitis?
Medical Malpractice Insights: It may be more than “just a sore throat” Read More »
Orthopedic complaints are one of the top causes for litigation. This second post in the Medical Malpractice Insights Series evaluates posterior shoulder dislocation.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSIGHTS: Don’t miss a posterior shoulder dislocation Read More »
