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ProAssurance Risk ManagementMarch 2021
Improper Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cited for Patient’s Right Buttock Pain
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Undiagnosed Lung Cancer Leads to Death of Patient
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Experts Cite Discontinuation of Plavix Led to Patient Cardiac Arrest and Death
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Multiple External Non-Medical Factors Complicate Claim of Inadequate Staffing
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Excessive Dose of Anesthetic Alleged for Seizure, Cardiac Arrest, and Death
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Undetected Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm Results in Patient’s Death
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Improper Stent Placement Claimed in Tracheal Stenosis Necessitating Later Subglottic Resection
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Failure to Communicate Possible Testicular Cancer Claimed in Treatment Delay, Patient Death
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Effective Communication and Documentation Contributes to Defense Verdict
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