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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. Keep up with our latest published cases.

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Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patient’s Death

A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.

Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing

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Delayed Recognition and Management of Sickle Cell Disease Results in Crisis and Stroke

Omission of prescribed medication and delayed treatment of vaso-occlusive complications in a patient with sickle cell disease led to a sickle cell crisis and thrombotic stroke.

Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis

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Missed Pediatric Red Flags Lead to Fatal Clinical Deterioration

A pediatric patient with known prenatal, neonatal, and chronic medical risk factors experienced catastrophic outcomes due to failures in recognizing red flags, inadequate follow up, delayed escalation of care, and gaps in supervision across multiple care settings.

Related To: Claims

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When Severe Abdominal Pain Does Not Match the Exam

A high-risk patient with untreated atrial fibrillation presented with classic ischemia warning signs, but delayed escalation to CT angiography and surgical evaluation led to bowel necrosis, extensive resection, and lifelong complications.

Related To: Claims, Diagnosis, Documentation

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