CRICO/RMF Insight Fall 2009

Graph: Top Contributing Factors in Surgery-related Malpractice Cases. Technical Skill, 69%; Communication, 47%; Clinical Judgment, 45%. N=295 cases asserted 1/1/04-9/30/09 with an allegation realted to surgical treatment; a claim may have multiple factors identified.

by Missy Padoll, CRICO/RMF

It’s 3:00 a.m., and you finally have time to catch up on your email; among which is an announcement for CRICOconnect. Log in, and you’ll have access to your Confirmation of Coverage (aka Face Sheet), Malpractice Insurance Renewal, patient safety content, and online CME courses. ...read more

by Alison Jones

The CRICO/RMF Underwriting Department is a hidden treasure. But they are (and will be) there when you need them (and you will).
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by Joseph Bracken

We are working with your sponsor organization to provide links on the Web sites, applications, and devices you and your colleagues visit on a daily basis. ...read more

			The CRICO/RMF Story

			We are pleased to announce the upcoming publication of two articles highlighting CRICO/RMF accomplishments. We hope this national exposure will reinforce the organization as a critical change agent for patient safety. Don’t miss the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare, and the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Physician Executive Journal.



	A 60-year-old patient's post-op sepsis went untreated for six days. ...read more



	Category:	Diagnosis
	Defendants:	PCP, Gastroenterologist, & PPG
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	Category:	Diagnosis
	Defendants:	Neurologist and Hospital
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	Category:	Communication
	Defendants:	2 Surgeons, 2 Chief Surgical Residents, Surgical Resident, and Surgical Intern
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	Category:	Medical Treatment
	Defendants:	2 Psychiatrists and Hospital
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