Awareness of Top Causes of Lawsuits Can Reduce Risk

“This case was interesting because once the docs involved realized what happened, they got nervous and started finger-pointing,” Dr. Michota said. The surgeons thought someone else was going to stop the LMWH. “Interestingly, the hospitalist in the case made a notation in the chart after the neurological injury occurred, but dated the entry as before the fact. Doctoring the medical record never plays well to the jury—it is a clear sign of guilt!”

'Sometimes it doesn't matter if you do everything right. If you don't talk to the patient, you are going to get sued.' DR. MICHOTA