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Clinical Case Studies

CRICO’s clinical case studies are based on actual medical professional liability claims. Our patient safety experts dig into what went wrong, what went right, and what clinicians can learn from the past for a safer future. Keep up with our latest published cases.

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Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patient’s Death

A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.

Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing

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A Devastating HIT: When a Delayed Diagnosis Costs Limbs

What early clinical indicators in this case should have prompted consideration of an immune mediated reaction to heparin?

Related To: Claims, Diagnosis, Documentation, EHR, Medication

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Retaliation Allegation after Mental Health Leave

Hospital employee alleges retaliation after returning from FMLA leave.

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Incidental Does Not Mean Insignificant

Ordering providers were not informed of an incidental finding on a chest computer tomography (CT) scan, resulting in a delayed lung cancer diagnosis that ultimately metastasized and caused the patient’s death.

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