Don't blame the receptionist - Medical case study
Medical case study
Don't blame the receptionist
...She recorded that there was radiation to both arms from the chest pain, and that she had referred the call directly to the locum... Dr P denied this - however the call sheet showed that the receptionist's version was correct...
Work placements in general practice - a simple 'yes' will not do
Consider all possible risk and practical implications before agreeing to student work placements.
Best of a bad job - Dental case study
Dental case study
Departing from guidelines
Guidelines are becoming an increasingly common feature of modern medical practice. A recent case highlights difficulties that doctors can encounter when they depart from guidelines without adequate reasons for doing so. [Risk Alert]
Tummy tuck complication
...Conservative treatment failed and another operation was required to remove the necrotic tissue and apply a skin graft...
Poor handwriting
What to do about the seemingly intractable problem of poor handwriting among some healthcare staff.
Rectal bleeding
Medical case study
Recording of 'negative' results
A recent claim made against an MDDUS member highlights the importance of recording 'negative' as well as 'positive' results of diagnostic tests.
Warfarin dosing error - medical case study
Even the best systems require constant checking and reviewing, especially with INR and warfarin, to ensure that they 'fail safe' and not 'unsafe'...