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Breast Care Management, Cancer Dx Risks, and more
Oct 17, 2018
CRICO Insights: October 2018
Breast Care Management: Quick Tips for PCPs
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, here are safer care tips specific to breast care management.
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| • Patient-detected Mass • Patient Unsatisfied with a Negative Finding • Significance of Early Detection • Risk for Women <30 | • Communication • Test Results • Follow Up • Documentation |
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Tips from the Bench Many physicians have appeared before retired Judge Zobel over his years on the bench. Now, he can share his observations and lessons learned. Get a judge’s tip for MD defendants... |
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MedMal Risks at the Front Line of Cancer Detection Primary care clinicians who see patients ages 40–70 are at the front line of cancer detection and, thus, at risk of an allegation that they failed to make a timely cancer diagnosis. Can your squad stay safe?
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Should I Use a Decision Support Tool? During an appointment for a self-detected breast lump, a 34-year-old’s physical exam was noted as normal. The patient underwent a screening mammogram, but cancer wasn’t diagnosed until nine months later. What went wrong?
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| Patient Voice Patient finds breast lump and after initial delay, is thrilled at subsequent treatment and support by clinical team. How care can go right after going wrong...
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