Articles related to RISK MANAGEMENT

Responding to a subpoena requires careful consideration of both legal obligations and employment contract requirements – consulting with legal counsel can help navigate these potentially conflicting demands.

A series of cardiac emergencies without common treating physicians, nurses, or procedures raised red flags that ultimately led to the discovery of intentionally contaminated IV bags.

In this randomized trial of 1,010 patients with stable DES undergoing noncardiac surgery, perioperative aspirin continuation showed no significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events compared to complete antiplatelet cessation.

A national case-control study of 108,366 women found that prolonged use of injectable medroxyprogesterone acetate was associated with a 5.55-fold increased risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery (95% CI 2.27-13.56), while levonorgestrel IUDs showed no increased risk.

“Understanding which people are at increased risk of a first stroke and providing support to preserve heart and brain health can help prevent a first stroke.”

The case highlights the critical importance of thorough documentation and appropriate follow-up care, regardless of a patient’s age or statistical likelihood of serious conditions.