Diagnosis

According to Candello data, one in three malpractice cases resulting in death or permanent disability are due to inaccurate or delayed diagnosis. To address this serious risk, CRICO has created a series of resources to assist clinicians in ways to avoid diagnostic errors.

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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Intraoperative Arrest During Knee Surgery

A 53-year-old male died intraoperatively during an elective total knee replacement after suffering a cardio-pulmonary arrest.

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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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Incomplete Record Review Delays Endocarditis Diagnoses

A diagnosis of endocarditis was made 18 days after the patient, who had a (known) congenital bicuspid aortic valve, initially presented with fever and fatigue.

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Bringing Malpractice Data to Bear on the Challenge of Diagnostic Errors

Reducing the Occurrence of Malpractice Cases Involving Inadequate Patient Assessment

Our Case Studies

Intraoperative Arrest During Knee Surgery

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

Policy Changed After L&D Medication Mix-up

Incomplete Record Review Delays Endocarditis Diagnoses

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