Diagnosis

According to Candello data, one in three malpractice cases resulting in death or permanent disability are due to inaccurate or delayed diagnosis. To address this serious risk, CRICO has created a series of resources to assist clinicians in ways to avoid diagnostic errors.

Our Case Studies

CRICO's case studies educate you on what can go wrong in clinical settings and how you can prevent similar issues.

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Unwitnessed Fall Highlights Gaps in Documentation

A patient’s unwitnessed fall in the emergency department (ED) was not documented until the patient returned for further evaluation. Late documentation can be perceived as defensive and may make it difficult to defend care later if there is a lawsuit.

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Lack of Follow-up Leads to Renal Cell Cancer Diagnosis Delay and Death

A woman’s delayed follow-up on a kidney mass due to cost leads to terminal kidney cancer.

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Failure to Order Medical Imaging Leads to Permanent Vision Loss

A young adult suffered retinal detachment and vision loss after a delayed retained foreign body diagnosis.

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Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis after Insufficient Follow-Up

A lack of follow-up for a palpable lump caused a delay in a woman's diagnosis for cancer. The advanced stage of the cancer required a serious treatment for five-years, resulting in a postponement of pregnancy.

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Bringing Malpractice Data to Bear on the Challenge of Diagnostic Errors

Reducing the Occurrence of Malpractice Cases Involving Inadequate Patient Assessment

Our Case Studies

Unwitnessed Fall Highlights Gaps in Documentation

Lack of Follow-up Leads to Renal Cell Cancer Diagnosis Delay and Death

Failure to Order Medical Imaging Leads to Permanent Vision Loss

Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis after Insufficient Follow-Up

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