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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A Failure to Document Patient’s Refusal

Add a patient’s refusal of cancer screening, risks related to the refusal, and alternatives offered to the EHR.

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Fatal Consequences of Inadequate Triage in the ED

The failure to appropriately assess and triage a patient with syncope in the emergency department (ED) led to the patient’s death.

Related To: Claims, Emergency Medicine, Nursing

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Inappropriate Anesthesia Administration Results in Severe Consequences

The administration of fentanyl and propofol without appropriate assessment, resources, and a defined airway led to a patient’s death.

Related To: Claims, Communication, EHR, Medication

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Missed Lung Nodule Results in Fatal Diagnosis

A 40-year-old presented to a clinic after a motor vehicle accident. A chest X-ray showed fractured ribs and clear lungs. Two months later, the patient returned due to ongoing left upper chest pain and was examined by a nurse practitioner (NP) who noted that the patient was experiencing ongoing rib pain and ordered a chest CT.

Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Nursing

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