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ProAssurance Risk ManagementDecember 2021
Failure to Recognize Liver Abscess for Sepsis, ARDS Claimed in Patient Death
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Delayed Response, Premature Discharge Claimed, Leading to Suprapubic Abscess, Multiple Surgeries
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Failure to Timely Refer for Follow-Up Alleged for Preemie’s Permanent Blindness
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Failure to Find Tumor on CT Cited for Delay in Renal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis
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Failure to Proactively Monitor Fetus Cited for Delayed Delivery, Irreversible Injuries
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Patient Cites Failure to Document Intraoperative Lacerated Dura Mater Leading to Pseudomeningocele
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Patient Cites Improper Placement of Ankle Fracture, Failure to Recognize Non-Healing
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Nonadherence to Treatment Plan Leads to Death by Purported Mesenteric Ischemia, Infarcted Bowel
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Incorrect Identification of Tumor Location Alleged for Unnecessary Removal of a Portion of the Colon
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