CRICO Insights: June 2017

Top Medications in MedMal Cases

13%

Analgesics (Dilaudid, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl)

17%

Anticoagulants (Coumadin, heparin, Plavix)

18%

Antibiotics (vancomycin, Bactrim, gentamicin)

When do clinicians encounter problems with these meds? How can you protect your patients? Our just-published CBS Report has the answers.

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Obstetrics: Know your Risks

Learn about malpractice vulnerabilities in obstetrics and discuss strategies to mitigate these risks and improve patient safety. Register now...

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An advancement in the care of newborns is so profound that clinical and patient safety leaders at Harvard are pushing to spread its use in every-day practice. Hear how we came together...

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