RESOURCE HUB Access all our content - videos, blogs, webinars, podcasts, articles, and publications - at one place. FEATURED I AM... EXPLORE CASE STUDIES CASE STUDIES Risk management in action. Read case studies based on actual TMLT medical malpractice claims. Failure to recognize sepsis A woman came to the ED in labor. Her scheduled cesarean delivery had been changed due to low amniotic fluids on a recent sonogram. Read Article Looking for more case studies? Subscribe to receive two case studies a month. Email Improper performance of a chemical peel procedure Dermatologist A performed a TCA chemical peel to minimize the appearance of a patient’s facial skin discolorations. Read Article Failure to treat suspected deep vein thrombosis A man living in a nursing home reported right leg pain. Staff documented a 2+ edema in his right foot and notified the facility's consulting physician. Read Article Failure to communicate and delay in diagnosing lung cancer A 68-year-old man saw Orthopedic Surgeon A for pain in his right knee, leg, and lower back. Read Article Failure to recognize bowel injury A 42-year-old woman came to Ob-Gyn A with abnormal uterine bleeding and abdominal and pelvic pain. Read Article CASE STUDY VIDEO: Failure to Recognize Retained Sponge Watch Now CASE STUDY VIDEO: Improper Prescribing WATCH NOW Complications after bariatric surgery A general surgeon performed a sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch on a 35-year-old man. Read Article Failure to recognize esophageal intubation A 51-year-old man was scheduled for a right knee replacement revision at a local hospital. Read Article Failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism A 51-year-old woman came to the ED with excessive vaginal bleeding, progressive diarrhea, and dizziness. Read Article Ordering incorrect dose of corticosteroid A 50-year-old man came to a nephrologist for renal insufficiency. The patient's history included ankylosing spondylitis and scleroderma. Read Article Take a closed claim CME course. Browse Courses Failure to follow up on MRI test results A 40-year-old man came to his family physician with complaints of left shoulder pain for two weeks. The physician ordered an MRI and administered an injection of methylprednisolone and lidocaine. Read Article PARTNERSHIP for a new era of medicine – join today. Request a Quote Delay in the diagnosis of lung cancer A 62-year old man came to the ED with symptoms of a stroke. Read Article Failure to properly treat A 16-year-old boy came with his mother to dermatologist. The patient had face and back acne. Read Article Complications from hernia repair procedure A 35-year-old man came to the ED reporting right lower abdominal pain following exercise. Read Article Failure to properly manage shoulder dystocia A 35-year-old woman went to an obstetrics/gynecology practice for confirmation of pregnancy and prenatal care. She had a history of three prior pregnancies, with two ending in miscarriage. Read Article Failure to diagnose and treat infection A 72-year-old woman with a history of diabetes came to the ED due to pain in her left eye. Read Article Discover risk exposures in your practice and get a 5% premium discount with a PRACTICE REVIEW Learn More Delay in surgery and improper performance A 64-year-old man fell from a ladder and injured his left forearm. An x-ray showed a displaced fracture of radial and ulnar shafts. Read Article Failure to admit, diagnose, and treat A 48-year-old man was brought to the ED by air ambulance following an auto accident. Read Article Failure to follow up on CT scan A 69-year-old man came to the ED with worsening shortness of breath. His history included smoking, COPD, and an occluded right coronary artery. Read Article Improper management of diabetic ketoacidosis A 12-year-old boy with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus came to an ED with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Read Article Incorrect course of treatment and diagnosis A 61-year-old man came to the ED reporting right-sided, lower abdominal pain for two days. Read Article See more >> WHY TMLT About TMLT National Coverage Claim Management Leadership Annual Reports History and Advocacy Careers >> PRODUCTS & SERVICES Medical Liability Insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) Rewards & Discounts Practice Review Cyber Consulting Services Events >> JOIN Get a Quote Apply Find an Agent >> RESOURCES COVID-2019 Resources COVID-2019 FAQs The Resource Hub The Reporter Risk Management Help FAQs Newsletters For agents >> PAY NOW >> REPORT A CLAIM >> LOG IN Copyright © 1997-2021 TMLT. All rights reserved Copyright & Privacy Policy