What do Jeff and Mike discuss in the episode?
In our debut episode, Jeff and Mike discuss an important topic: How to navigate the fallout that inevitably follows the death of a patient. A patient’s death can conjure “long lost relatives”, along with their attorneys. Experience has taught us if they smell blood in the water, they’ll bite. What can physicians do to protect themselves from family members who want to pursue frivolous litigation?
What are meritless malpractice cases?
Meritless malpractice cases are propelled by emotions. Most are products of greed, confusion, and misinformation. Physicians must not underestimate the role fear plays in such cases. Scared patients and predatory attorneys are drawn together like magnets. The 2012 New England Compounding Center meningitis outbreak created a lot of scared patients. And numerous malpractice claims. Not every claim was warranted, though. Today, Jeff and Mike dissect two malpractice claims that were inspired by fear, not medical neglect. How can physicians protect themselves from “trigger-happy” patients during such outbreaks? And what can physicians do to assuage a patient’s fears?
What would happen if surgeons told their patients everything that could go wrong during a procedure?
If surgeons told their patients everything that could go wrong during a procedure, only the most courageous would consent. That said, doctors must set appropriate expectations. Patients must have an adequate understanding of the risks. These conversations are memorialized in consent forms.
Why do malpractice accusations fly?
Malpractice accusations fly when patients feel they’re denied the standard of care. In an attempt to douse firecrackers, some doctors prescribe superfluous tests. The purpose of said tests is to alleviate anxiety. But whatever good-will they facilitate is dashed when the patient receives his bill. On top of that, these tests generate unnecessary costs while providing little or no insight into the patient’s health.
Do deaf people need interpreters?
Deaf patients require interpreters fluent in sign language. Federal law mandates you provide one. The defendant in today’s episode provided his deaf patient with someone beyond adept in sign language – a member of his staff who happened to be the mother of a deaf child. And yet – when treatment ended, a lawsuit was served. It alleged the patient was not provided with a qualified interpreter and experienced a sub-optimal outcome as a result.
Is a patient always the party responsible for a frivolous claim?
Patients aren’t always the party responsible for perpetuating a frivolous claim. Sometimes the patient is perfectly happy with the care you’ve rendered – it’s his family that wants to pick the fight. Such circumstances require the patient to declare loyalty to one side or the other. Spoiler alert – his doctor rarely come out on top. But there are steps doctors can take to diffuse these delicate situations before sparks start to fly…
Is gadolinium a contrast agent?
If you order any MR imaging studies, you will want to hear more. Including how to mitigate the risk. Gadolinium is a contrast agent. Each year, about 30 million MR scans are performed. 1/3rd use contrast.
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