Medicolegal Issues
Medicolegal Issues
Not One Ovary but Both Removed
Medicolegal Issues
Failure to Identify Blockage During Catheterization
Medicolegal Issues
Foot "Sprain" Hiding Virulent Infection
An apparent foot sprain is recognized too late as a virulent group A streptococcal infection.
Medicolegal Issues
Was CT With Contrast Forgotten?
For a 43-year-old man with a suspected aortic tear, CT with contrast is ordered but follow-up delayed.
Medicolegal Issues
Brain Aneurysm Missed at ED Visit
A woman with sudden-onset neck pain is diagnosed with a twisted neck; days later, surgical repair of a brain aneurysm is attempted.
Medicolegal Issues
Altered Records in Case of Propofol Overdose
Plaintiff for the decedent discovers furtive corrections in the patient's medical record.
Medicolegal Issues
Inadequate INR Monitoring in Woman Taking Warfarin
A substantial verdict is returned when inconsistent INR monitoring results in a patient's death.
Medicolegal Issues
Inadequate Management of Wheezing, Coughing Infant
A clinician relies too heavily on “the fifth vital sign.”
Medicolegal Issues
Failure to Order Colonoscopy Despite Patient's Family History
A clinician misses the shared responsibility for colonoscopy screening reminders.
Medicolegal Issues
Risky to Change Dosing "as a Favor"
Julia Pallentino explains the risks inherent to trying to "help out" a patient, and cautions that clinicians must always take care to clarify...