Publications & Resources

A delayed pulmonary embolism diagnosis led to a patient’s death and a significant malpractice settlement. The case highlights the critical importance of timely intervention and effective communication in high-risk clinical situations.

In this episode of The Verdict, host Tammie Smeltz is joined by medical malpractice defense attorney Jonathon Erman to discuss a tragic melanoma case and key lessons on communication, documentation and liability.

Inadequate exams, poor documentation, and missing informed consent resulted in severe dental problems and infection for a patient, leading to hospitalization and, ultimately, a costly lawsuit. This case underscores the vital importance of thorough record-keeping and clear communication in dental care to protect patients and providers alike.

Due to ongoing liver cancer treatment, a dental patient had issues scheduling continuous dental treatment, experienced financial difficulties and had unrealistic expectations for dental outcomes. Here’s what happened when the situation led to a lawsuit.

This case dives into the story of a 38-year-old psychiatric patient at the MLMIC-insured hospital. Ultimately, the case ended in tragedy, and it was up to a jury to decide whether the treatment deviated from an acceptable standard of care. Read what happened.

Poor documentation and failure to obtain medical clearance led to severe complications for a cancer patient, ultimately requiring a mandibulectomy. This case highlights the critical importance of thorough record-keeping, informed consent and timely specialist referrals in dental practice.

Blurring the lines between friendship and medical care can have devastating consequences. This case highlights the dangers of treating friends or acquaintances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, thorough documentation and diligent follow-up to ensure patient safety.

Inadequate laser training and poor documentation led to serious complications after a pediatric frenectomy in this case. MLMIC’s analysis highlights the importance of hands-on training, proper patient consent and thorough documentation to prevent such errors.

Poor documentation and communication in managing a patient’s INR levels led to a fatal stroke. MLMIC’s latest case study underscores the critical need for accurate records, clear patient instructions and consistent monitoring to ensure patient safety.

In this case study, a dentist faced a lawsuit after a surgical screwdriver was accidentally ingested by a patient during an implant procedure. The case highlights critical issues such as the lack of informed consent documentation, the dangers of unrecorded text message communication and the improper prescription of pain medication, leading to a settlement.