Communication Errors

Malpractice claims and case studies alleging communication errors, including continuity of care issues and follow up.

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About Communication Errors

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CME course —  Avoiding Communication Mishaps: Case Studies & Risk Reduction
May 29, 2026
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Webinars and Videos

CME course —  Avoiding Communication Mishaps: Case Studies & Risk Reduction

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Failure to obtain informed consent for a birth control implant
A patient filling a medical form on a clipboard held by a doctor wearing a white coat and tie.
April 7, 2026
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Case Studies

Failure to obtain informed consent for a birth control implant

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Failure to recognize and treat pneumothorax
defibrillation
October 1, 2025
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Case Studies

Failure to recognize and treat pneumothorax

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Treatment with recalled medicine
Drug recall
September 11, 2025
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Case Studies

Treatment with recalled medicine

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Failure to properly interpret CT scan
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October 10, 2024
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Case Studies

Failure to properly interpret CT scan

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Failure to use general anesthetic
An anesthesia machine in an operating room.
September 17, 2024
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Case Studies

Failure to use general anesthetic

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Risk Management’s “Greatest Hits”
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July 1, 2024
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Articles

Risk Management’s “Greatest Hits”

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Failure to warn about vaccine complications
A physician and a patient having a conversation.
June 25, 2024
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Case Studies

Failure to warn about vaccine complications

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Differential diagnosis not reported
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April 11, 2024
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Case Studies

Differential diagnosis not reported

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Failure to diagnose fecal impaction
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January 1, 2024
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Case Studies

Failure to diagnose fecal impaction

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Failure to communicate diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
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November 30, 2023
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Case Studies

Failure to communicate diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy

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Failure to communicate test results
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February 17, 2023
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Case Studies

Failure to communicate test results

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