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Category Archives: Communication
Cardiac catheterization and communication
Cold Comfort by Mary T. Shannon Leaning against the hospital bed’s cold metal rails, I gazed down at my husband lying flat on his back. Under the harsh fluorescent ceiling lights, his olive skin looked almost as pale as mine. … Continue reading
Physician office nursing malpractice: Are you getting the right answer?
A two-year-old was seen by his pediatrician and diagnosed with tonsillitis. He became sicker throughout the day. The mother called later that day complaining that she was “concerned about his breathing”. A multitasking office nurse returned the call an hour … Continue reading
Computerized medical records errors
Dean F. Sittig, PhD; Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH published an article last month that identified ways in which healthcare information technology can contribute to medical errors. We in the medical legal world recognize how handwriting and the cumbersome process of … Continue reading
Communication in the hospital: answering patients’ questions
You complain that no one seems to know about your condition when you are in the hospital and that you can’t get answers. Miscommunication is the primary reason why medical errors occur and lead to medical malpractice. Here are some … Continue reading
