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Medical malpractice in aortic valve and mitral valve replacement surgery in North America
CONCLUSIONS: In addition to excellent surgeon patient/family communication, administering surgical treatment in a timely manner, diagnosing and acting on concomitant medical conditions, and close patient monitoring may diminish medical malpractice litigation involving aortic and mitral valve replacement operations.PMID:34338496 | DOI:10.23736/S0021-9509.21.11945-7
Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - August 2, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ashwin Palaniappan Frank W Sellke Source Type: research

Medical malpractice in heart transplantation from 1994 to 2019
ConclusionsThere should be an emphasis on documenting informed consent from all involved parties in heart transplantation to limit litigations filed against clinicians. As technologies and growing donor pools increase the prevalence of heart transplantation, clinicians would be well ‐served to be aware of legally tenable practices that will allow them to adopt a higher transplant volume without simultaneously adopting added legal exposure.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - May 13, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ashwin Palaniappan, Frank W. Sellke, Afshin Ehsan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

3 ways radiology can improve patient 'handoffs'
Radiology "handoffs" -- that is, transitioning patients to other department...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: SIR: Stroke treatment training program improves outcomes Malpractice claim rate against U.S. physicians drops Taking care of logistics can reduce errors in emergency radiology 5 ways to create a culture of safety in radiology Improving radiation oncology safety is a continuous process
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 12, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

High-Risk Chief Complaints III: Neurologic Emergencies.
Abstract A careful history and thorough physical examination are necessary in patients presenting with acute neurologic dysfunction. Patients presenting with headache should be screened for red-flag criteria that suggest a dangerous secondary cause warranting imaging and further diagnostic workup. Dizziness is a vague complaint; focusing on timing, triggers, and examination findings can help reduce diagnostic error. Most patients presenting with back pain do not require emergent imaging, but those with new neurologic deficits or signs/symptoms concerning for acute infection or cord compression warrant MRI. Delay t...
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - April 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Smith DE, Siket MS Tags: Emerg Med Clin North Am Source Type: research

High-Risk Chief Complaints III
A careful history and thorough physical examination are necessary in patients presenting with acute neurologic dysfunction. Patients presenting with headache should be screened for red-flag criteria that suggest a dangerous secondary cause warranting imaging and further diagnostic workup. Dizziness is a vague complaint; focusing on timing, triggers, and examination findings can help reduce diagnostic error. Most patients presenting with back pain do not require emergent imaging, but those with new neurologic deficits or signs/symptoms concerning for acute infection or cord compression warrant MRI. Delay to diagnosis and tr...
Source: Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America - April 24, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Danielle E. Smith, Matthew S. Siket Source Type: research

Jun 22, 2018 This Week in Cardiology Jun 22, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
PREDIMED (again), malpractice concerns in CAD testing, alcohol, stroke care in the elderly, and genetic testing are the topics discussed by Dr John Mandrola in this week ’ s podcasttheheart.org on Medscape
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news

Pro Bono: Rapidly Evolving Treatment Protocols Can Impact Your Liability
Advances in treatment can impact your liability Over the last few years, many rapidly changing medical advances and treatment methods for managing stroke and cardiac patients have challenged the status quo of traditional treatment, and are impacting how we assess and treat patients in the prehospital setting. Is there an obligation to keep up with these changes and adjust our treatment protocols consistent with these new modalities? Absolutely. In a lawsuit alleging negligence, an essential aspect of the inquiry is to determine the standard of care for that patient situation. Negligence or medical malpractice re...
Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - May 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Stephen R. Wirth, Esq., EMT-P Tags: Columns Administration and Leadership Source Type: news