For more than 20 years, CRICO has analyzed claims and suits from the Harvard medical community to understand causes of error. We have learned that 67% of claims fall into four high risk areas: Diagnosis, Obstetrics, Surgery and Medication.
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Identifying System Flaws: Closed Claim Abstract
Conference attendees were quickly engaged in analyzing a malpractice case, based on closed claims from the Harvard medical system. They were asked to identify system flaws and suggest changes in how care is organized to prevent future cases.