Problematic extraction - dental case study
...Mrs P reports “feeling air” in the tooth socket and that when gargling she finds mouthwash trickling out her nose...
Covering up failure
...The doctor's clinical care of a patient in labour is criticised. But when he applies for a new job, he removes all mention of this period of employment from his CV...
A misfiled result - medical case study
...The histology report indicates a malignant melanoma, but the letter is filed away and is not checked for several months...
Being rude to colleagues threatens patient safety
Rudeness and a lack of mutual respect among clinical teams can compromise patient safety and add to the risk of complaints and potential litigation.
Common sense approach to home visits in poor weather
A number of GPs have been calling MDDUS for advice about their obligations to visit patients in the current adverse weather conditions. Doctors must make every reasonable effort to undertake home visits to ill patients but should avoid creating further problems by becoming snowbound or having an accident while travelling.
A necessary visit? - medical case study
...Dr A diagnoses gastroenteritis and a possible chest infection and prescribes an antibiotic and anti-sickness medication. But just a few hours later, Mrs B dies...
Disaster waiting
Forensic odontologist Dr John Robson knows what it’s like to be one phone call away from catastrophe
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Reducing the fear factor
Treating anxious or phobic patients presents a unique challenge to dentists.