Publications & Resources

A young patient with juvenile arthritis experienced permanent peripheral vision loss after her ophthalmologist failed to identify early signs of glaucoma. Despite her regular follow-ups, the delayed diagnosis resulted in severe complications, leading to a significant malpractice settlement.

In this case study, MLMIC explores a malpractice case where a 38-year-old man’s back pain and addiction were mishandled, resulting in a tragic outcome.

In this case study, MLMIC highlights how diagnostic delays can occur despite multiple evaluations. A 14-year-old was misdiagnosed with epididymitis rather than left testicular torsion, leading to a lawsuit and loss of the testicle.

MLMIC’s Tammie Smeltz shares a case study that highlights the importance of proper documentation and the risks of “curbside consultations” for sulfa allergies.

Our experts explore a case where a 59-year-old woman developed compartment syndrome after knee surgery, ultimately resulting in an amputation. Although the jury ultimately sided with the providers, the case exposed significant documentation and communication failures by the orthopedic team.

Last month, the Joint Commission updated its position on text messaging patient information and orders within healthcare teams. We’re discussing what accredited organizations need to know before implementing this new guideline.

This month on Open Bar, we’re discussing whether providers must give parents access to the patient portal of their minor children. Here’s our expert answer to that question, taking into account the patient’s privacy rights.

In this case, a 36-year-old patient alleged that a dentist and his professional corporation failed to diagnose and treat a lesion on the side of the tongue resulting in a delayed diagnosis of oral cancer.

The newest issue of The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s risk management publication, is now available online and offers the latest health, legal, risk management and insurance information.

The MLMIC Scope: Dental Edition contains reports, case studies and articles on everything you need to know when it comes to technologies and risk management.