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

Failure to communicate diagnosis of abdominal cancer
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August 5, 2022
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Case Studies

Failure to communicate diagnosis of abdominal cancer

Failure to obtain informed consent for tubal ligation
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October 14, 2021
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Case Studies

Failure to obtain informed consent for tubal ligation

Failure to perform cesarean delivery
A hospital room with an empty bed.
October 12, 2021
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Case Studies

Failure to perform cesarean delivery

Failure to prescribe medication and diet
Several prescription medication bottles.
September 20, 2021
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Case Studies

Failure to prescribe medication and diet

Failure to communicate MRI results
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August 4, 2021
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Case Studies

Failure to communicate MRI results

Failure to communicate and delay in diagnosing lung cancer
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June 30, 2021
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Case Studies

Failure to communicate and delay in diagnosing lung cancer

Failure to properly manage shoulder dystocia
A physician sitting in front of a laptop screen.
September 24, 2020
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Case Studies

Failure to properly manage shoulder dystocia

Delay in recognizing intraoperative complications
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May 6, 2020
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Case Studies

Delay in recognizing intraoperative complications

Failure to timely intubate patient
A monitor showing a patient's vital signs.
July 8, 2019
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Case Studies

Failure to timely intubate patient

Failure to properly treat
A person filling out a form on a clipboard.
July 8, 2019
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Case Studies

Failure to properly treat

Unnecessary surgery
A person signing a form on a clipboard.
July 3, 2019
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Case Studies

Unnecessary surgery

Failure to timely schedule a follow-up appointment
Person's hand holding a pen marking a printed calendar beside a laptop on an office desk.
July 3, 2019
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Case Studies

Failure to timely schedule a follow-up appointment

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