High-Risk Medications: Patient Safety Lessons From Pitocin-Related Litigation
High-risk medications and their related claims are among the most financially and clinically significant exposures facing the practice of medicine today—and the stakes are hard to ignore.
Surgical Collaboration and the Duty to Disclose: Avoiding Failure-to-Inform Claims
In today’s increasingly multidisciplinary healthcare environment, effective communication and transparency between physicians and patients are paramount—especially when it comes to surgical care.
When Miscommunication Becomes Malpractice: Key Insights for Providers
When healthcare providers fail to share essential information either with patients or with other members of the care team, the results can be catastrophic.
When Does a Physician-Patient Duty of Care Arise?
Have you ever wondered what happens if an on-call specialist says no? What if they refuse to accept a transfer, decide not to treat a patient, or perform a procedure?
How Incomplete Consent Led to an Indefensible Case
This Case of the Month involves a patient’s death following aortic surgery¹ and highlights the importance of informed consent and documentation before high-risk procedures.