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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Unwitnessed Fall Highlights Gaps in Documentation

A patient’s unwitnessed fall in the emergency department (ED) was not documented until the patient returned for further evaluation. Late documentation can be perceived as defensive and may make it difficult to defend care later if there is a lawsuit.

Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Documentation, EHR, Emergency Medicine, Nursing

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Lack of Follow-up Leads to Renal Cell Cancer Diagnosis Delay and Death

A woman’s delayed follow-up on a kidney mass due to cost leads to terminal kidney cancer.

Related To: Claims, Communication, Diagnosis, Documentation, General Medicine, What's My Risk

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Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patients’ Death

A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.

Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing

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Failure to Order Medical Imaging Leads to Permanent Vision Loss

A young adult suffered retinal detachment and vision loss after a delayed retained foreign body diagnosis.

Related To: Claims, Diagnosis

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