An Issue of a Missed Diagnosis
Three trips to the emergency department failed to diagnose compartment syndrome in a young boy following a trampoline injury.
All articles by Ann W. Latner, JD
Privacy Violation Without a HIPAA Breach
Remotely accessing patients’ protected health information puts a nurse in a precarious position.
A Case of Negligence and Miscommunication
A physician assistant is concerned about a patient’s injury but does not seek the advice of her supervising physician.
Multiple Medical Errors and Negligence
A series of medical errors and negligence that occurred in a nursing home lead to an elderly man’s death.
A Case of False Imprisonment
Failure to document a telephone call leads to a lawsuit alleging false imprisonment in a mental health case.
Nurse Fired After Reporting Improper Narcotic Storage
A nurse was terminated for reporting improper medication storage practices.
Social Media Post Prompts Firing
An RN’s post online violates a patient’s privacy, and she is fired.
Nurse’s Documentation Wins Case for Hospital
An RN’s careful note-taking protects hospital from liability.
Clinician Testimony in a Rape Case
Can a nurse practitioner’s testimony be used to convict an accused rapist after the victim changes her story?
To Question, or Not to Question Your Supervisor’s Diagnosis
A nurse practitioner disagrees with her supervisor over a diagnosis but fails to voice her opinion, leading to misdiagnosis and a subsequent above-the-knee amputation.
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