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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A Forgotten Stent and Unclear Responsibility for Follow Up
The patient sued his oncologist and the hospital, claiming they mismanaged his post-op recover when a stent was left behind for a year, leading to complications that required additional surgery.