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.

Our Case Studies

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

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Discharged Patient with Pending Test Results

A 68-year-old male suffered from septic shock after being discharged from an inpatient setting before any action was taken on a critical lab result.

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Lack of follow up for incidental finding results in poor outcome for patient

A 58-year-old patient who was not informed of an incidental finding on CT scan was later diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and renal cancer.

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Policy Changed After L&D Medication Mix-up

A 30-year-old female underwent an emergency cesarean delivery after receiving incorrect medication during her labor.

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Unacknowledged PSA Test Result Delays Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

This case begins with allegations that the PCP failed to review and respond to an abnormal test result, which led to a delay in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

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Risks in General Medicine: Primary Allegations

Our Case Studies

Discharged Patient with Pending Test Results

Lack of follow up for incidental finding results in poor outcome for patient

Policy Changed After L&D Medication Mix-up

Unacknowledged PSA Test Result Delays Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

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