Primary Care

Primary Care

Physicians working in Primary Care, including Internal Medicine, General Medicine, and Family Practice, are challenged to deliver care in a fast-paced system with enormous pressures. CRICO offers an array of resources to help identify and mitigate potential risks.

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CRICO’s case studies educate you on what can go wrong in business settings and how you can prevent similar issues.

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Communication Issue Leads to Retained Foreign Body

Following successful cranial surgery, a 54-year-old man experienced back and lower extremity pain which was ultimately diagnosed as being related to an intrathecal lumbar catheter left behind at the time of surgery eight months earlier.

Related To: Communication, Disclosure Apology, Documentation, Surgery

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Overriding Drug Alerts Results in Patient Death

A 61-year-old female with a complex medical history died after being administered contraindicated medications.

Related To: Claims, Documentation, EHR, Medication, Other Specialities, Surgery, Teamwork Training

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Fatal Injuries after Inadequate Wound Treatment and Documentation

Poor documentation and inadequate wound treatment at a skilled nursing facility contributed to an elderly patient’s death.

Related To: Communication, Documentation, EHR, Nursing, Other Specialities

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Misinterpretation of CT Scan Delays Stroke Diagnosis

A misinterpretation of a stat CT scan result and a lack of communication between providers delays an unresponsive woman’s stroke diagnosis.

Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine, Other Specialities

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