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CRICO funded a program to develop and spread Ambulatory Safety Nets for four cancers (colorectal, breast, lung, and prostate), as well as mental health issues. Many of the issues are related to gaps in communication. ASNs are built to mitigate problems caused by these gaps.

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Clinical Case Studies

CRICO’s clinical case studies are based on actual medical professional liability claims. Our patient safety experts dig into what went wrong, what went right, and what clinicians can learn from the past for a safer future.

Case Study

A Failure to Document Patient’s Refusal

Add a patient’s refusal of cancer screening, risks related to the refusal, and alternatives offered to the EHR.

Case Study

Missed Lung Nodule Results in Fatal Diagnosis

A 40-year-old presented to a clinic after a motor vehicle accident. A chest X-ray showed fractured ribs and clear lungs. Two months later, the patient returned due to ongoing left upper chest pain and was examined by a nurse practitioner (NP) who noted that the patient was experiencing ongoing rib pain and ordered a chest CT.

Case Study

Oversights in Post-op Diabetes Care Cause Critical Complications

Post-op management of an insulin pump in a patient with Type I diabetes results in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and myocardial infarction (MI).

Related To: Claims, Documentation

Case Study

Informed Consent Is More than Just a Signature

Although a patient signed an informed consent for an elective blepharoplasty, they were left dissatisfied after experiencing scarring and needing surgical revision–both known risks of the procedure.

Related To: Documentation, Informed Consent

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