Closed-loop communication prevents critical lab, radiology results from going unnoticed
Up to 62% of lab work and 35% of radiology studies lack any follow up
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Patient safety
Bungled MRI, communication leads to man's permanent paralysis
Neurologist, pulmonologist, and hospital staff contribute to system failure
Doctor's failure to communicate caused emergency surgery for ectopic pregnancy
Communication errors create danger by allowing critical lab values, radiology results to fall through the cracks
Artificial intelligence may enhance radiology interpretation
Human and machine read scans will complement each other, improving patient safety
What you should know about spinal epidural abscess and medical malpractice
Spotting the signs and symptoms and getting prompt treatment are keys to preserving neurological function
The three most common types of plastic surgery medical malpractice claims
Plastic/cosmetic surgery malpractice can cause disfigurement, nerve injury, and even death
Texas nurse practitioners and physician's assistants must be supervised by a doctor
When they aren't supervised, it sometimes spells trouble for patient safety
Is rationing health care medical malpractice?
The standard of care varies depending on the circumstances
Vascular surgery, diseases, and medical malpractice
Vascular surgeons diagnose, treat, and manage diseases of veins and arteries
Arrhythmia risk, treatment, and medical malpractice
Around 800,000 people a year are hospitalized because of arrhythmias