Risks in General Medicine: Contributing Factors
The top three key contributing factors for general medicine are related to clinical judgment and communication.
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What’s My Risk Library
What’s My Risk?
Leveraging the power of Candello (our national medmal database), CRICO has compiled a library to help clinicians identify specialty-related risks.
General Medicine/Primary Care
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Risks in General Medicine: Primary Allegations
The most common allegations of negligence involve the diagnostic process followed by medical treatment and medication errors.
OB/Gyn
OB/Gyn Risks: Contributing Factors
Nearly half of obstetrics-related MPL cases are identified as having gaps in patient assessment at some point between the detection of pregnancy and post-partum care; most commonly during labor and delivery.
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OB/Gyn Risks: Primary Allegations
Most cases are related to improperly assessing the expectant mother, failing to safely manage the pregnancy, and overlooking early signs of possible complications in the labor and delivery process.
Surgery
Risks in Surgery: Primary Allegations
Among other things, errors include misdiagnosing patients, inadequately explaining the risks involved, demonstrating weak clinical judgment.
Risks in Surgery: Contributing Factors
Data reveal that a vast majority of malpractice errors stem from poor technical skill or lapses in clinical judgment, often from a combination of events. Most are in the ambulatory setting.
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Emergency Medicine
Risks in Emergency Medicine: Contributing Factors
Nearly three-quarters of EM cases involve a misstep in the patient assessment process.
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Radiology
Risks in Radiology: Contributing Factors
Allegations are focused on issues related to image interpretation, results communication, and follow-up recommendations.
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