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Defense Verdict After Patient Challenged Surgical Outcome

This case study was put together by our partners at CRICO and was written by Jennifer Vuu Sanchez, Program Director Description A 42-year-old female dissatisfied with post-surgical outcomes for chronic pelvic pain sued her gynecologist. Key Lessons Patients will sue even if there is no malpractice because of unexpected outcomes, anger, dissatisfaction, or lack of understanding of what occurred. Appropriate provider-patient communication helps manage expectations and complications. Provide emotional support for clinicians named in a malpractice lawsuit or claim. Clinical Sequence April 3: A 42-year-old female with a history of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) presented to her gynecologist with complaints...

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Life-altering Misunderstanding During Shift Change

This case study was put together by our partners at CRICO and was written By Kristin O'Reilly, Program Director at CRICO. Description A patient brought to the ED with a subdural hematoma suffered a life-altering injury in the aftermath of a misunderstanding about a blood bank order during a shift change. Key Lesson Structured handoff tools can prevent the loss of key clinical information across shifts. Clinical Sequence An 80-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation (on Coumadin) presented to the Emergency Department (ED) after falling and hitting his head. Upon exam, the patient had no neurologic deficits or...

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