Current Issue: March 2008

Resource presents interviews with experts in patient safety and risk management, case abstracts and legal reports. A bi-monthly publication, Resource qualifies for the Massachusetts risk management requirement for continuing medical education (CME) credit.

MD Empathy: The Patient Perspective

Physicians who express empathy get higher ratings by their patients on other care issues.		Listen
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Closed Case Abstract: Delayed Diagnosis of Post-op Infection

Care required better resident supervision, closer follow-up on ordered test.		Listen
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The Nature of Resident Errors

Research points to flawed hand-offs, judgment, and supervision.		Listen
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Legal Report: Lost Evidence Loses Cases

Fetal monitor strips, family history forms, and other non-medical record documents need to be preserved.		Listen
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