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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Lack of Preparation, Safety Culture, Contributed to Loss of Baby
This OB patient’s risk factors were not adequately considered, and the team’s failure to follow protocols and secure back-up contributed to a lawsuit and a settlement of over $1 million.
Woman’s Stroke Progressed in ED without Intervention
ED capacity may have played a role in triaging, and this can sink the case.
Cardiac Event Mismanaged in ED
An otherwise healthy 50-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department with atypical chest pain. Discharge, and death the next morning followed.
Surgical Change Needed Better Consent
The patient sued when she claimed the surgeon changed the side of the operation without consulting her.
Woman’s Stroke Progressed in ED without Intervention
ED capacity may have played a role in triaging, and this can sink the case.
Doctors Lose Their Own Malpractice Case
Doctors need to listen to their lawyers or the results can be surprising at trial.