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ProAssurance Risk ManagementMarch 2021
Inadequate Follow Up on Abnormal Labs Leads to Permanent Injuries
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Failure to Communicate a Significant Diagnosis Change Leads to Worsened Prognosis
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Prioritizing Urgent Diagnosis List Over Medical Judgment Leads to Patient Death
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Pre-Surgery Delay in Processing Abnormal Results Leads to Patient Death
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Failure to Communicate Critical Radiology Findings Leads to Loss of Testicle
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Failure to Directly Communicate Unexpected Cancer Finding Leads to Delayed Treatment
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Poor Test Result Communication Process Leads to Patient Injury
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Lack of Follow Up with “No Doc” ED Patient Leads to Patient Injury
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Failure to Communicate a Positive Biopsy Leads to Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
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