Gained through experience
The following case studies are based on real claims we’ve handled over decades of advising and defending providers and healthcare systems in New England. They offer useful risk management takeaways.
Allegations of Improper Touching
Failed Fetal Monitoring Leads to Neonate with Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy
Failure in Follow-up Care Delays Cancer Diagnosis
Failure of Medication Reconciliation Process
Failure to Diagnose and Treat Postoperative Complications
Failure to Follow up on Breast Lump
Failure to Follow Up on Ordered Tests