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A common allegation in malpractice claims is that a patient has a significant incidental finding on an imaging study, but is never informed of it and does not receive treatment for it on a timely basis.
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Successful malpractice suits can result even if a patient refused a treatment or test.
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A physician has complied with the standard of care if he or she chooses any of the reasonably acceptable options in a given situation.
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Indemnification clauses included in some contracts with employers, hospitals, and payers can complicate malpractice litigation and can result in additional liability for physicians.
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Referring a patient to a physician in the wrong specialty, or to a doctor who the referring physician knows or should know is impaired, could result in a lawsuit alleging negligent referral.
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Poor communication between ordering physicians and radiologists can result in malpractice claims alleging failure to notify patients of results.
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Claims against obstetricians involving routine procedures often involve the provider adopting a "one-size-fits-all" approach to labor and delivery, as opposed to an individual care plan.
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The pharmacy at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, fills about 75% of the prescriptions that patients are given at discharge.
