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Sepsis, Vaping, Behavioral Health in the ED, and More
Nov 13, 2019
CRICO Insights: November 2019
The Impact of Clinical Judgment Failures
When a case involves a clinical judgment failure, the patient is more likely to experience increased harm, the case is more likely to close with payment, and that payment is likely to be higher.
| 276% increased odds* of involving a high-severity injury |
| 180% increased odds* to close with payment |
| 463% increased odds* to close with payment $1M+ |
| Find out more in Medical Malpractice in America. |
*Compared to cases without a clinical judgment issue.
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Safety in the ED: Improving the Care of Behavioral Health Patients The AMC PSO task force assessed the risks that behavioral health patients—and their caregivers—may encounter in the ED, and offered recommendations for safer care. Get the report...
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| Hospitals Can Do Better Diagnosing Deadly Sepsis Dr. Michael Filbin (MGH) found that “vague symptoms” are the strongest predictor of mortality in sepsis patients. Is there a practical way to intervene sooner?
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| Communication Issue Leads to Retained Foreign Body Following successful surgery, the patient experienced pain which was ultimately diagnosed as being related to a catheter left behind eight months earlier. What went wrong?
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Boston Children’s Hospital Fights Back Against Youth Vaping Many clinicians don’t know yet how to recognize the symptoms of vaping-related illness. Find out what BCH is doing about it...
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Risks in Surgery: Primary Allegations What are the top three allegations in surgery cases and what can you do to strengthen your practice in these areas? Protect yourself and your patients...
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